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 835501 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 835555 epoch_slot_no: 14755 block_no: 835461 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1799 time: 2018-04-05 07:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x560c36ec95ce9fad99fbbf3b2eead4e4515f6021e4203d21c7efb69ba9474d18Block Operator
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