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 835872 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 835926 epoch_slot_no: 15126 block_no: 835832 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2068 time: 2018-04-05 09:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3bed6f4b701b524537716bf89f50571e526ea6602305f6376cad5bbc1607e2deBlock Operator
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