A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 842077 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 842131 epoch_slot_no: 21331 block_no: 842037 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1931 time: 2018-04-06 20:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9a834a129caefdfa45d7b95d231ddf4498270377fcb2e709c73c7e6911388bebBlock Operator
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