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 835482 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 835536 epoch_slot_no: 14736 block_no: 835442 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2068 time: 2018-04-05 07:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xafdef81152a79d5fec4175719c9029347df09a20cdcf65f30109c5b13e0bb3aeBlock Operator
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