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 835134 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 835188 epoch_slot_no: 14388 block_no: 835094 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1537 time: 2018-04-05 05:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1c318bd906f903418dad0924bc12f901ce13522f10b9a50ea9110bd2eade5eddBlock Operator
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