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 835834 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 835888 epoch_slot_no: 15088 block_no: 835794 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2018-04-05 09:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4014eb9e1136e7b2c9fe1cbcbe42e2e4346f48b21c89d1b0f2f5618af2b908bcBlock Operator
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