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 835842 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 835896 epoch_slot_no: 15096 block_no: 835802 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1713 time: 2018-04-05 09:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3478e27f5e9ea01bb74313d1db6f2d4c7984734e20cdb8a0c5ad10b3e4120b27Block Operator
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