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 835419 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 835473 epoch_slot_no: 14673 block_no: 835379 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1323 time: 2018-04-05 07:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6b51204bf1745811c4e4578194a87e25249f4885be21ee4e37b01fb57cabd2d4Block Operator
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