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 835237 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 835291 epoch_slot_no: 14491 block_no: 835197 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1159 time: 2018-04-05 06:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x42e4b88fa45a1d6e853a00d3e60bfaced20e2a924435bf0da4a8e48676b3fa1aBlock Operator
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