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 835672 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 835726 epoch_slot_no: 14926 block_no: 835632 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1352 time: 2018-04-05 08:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8b9bca1e375645e7e0a54a8fbd0f3d6727d8fa9468fdb452cda39f1cbf53f14fBlock Operator
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