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 836202 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 836256 epoch_slot_no: 15456 block_no: 836162 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2219 time: 2018-04-05 11:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xafc651b04d44b5ac8b17ab63b85544e7651470c5d57ee3e7e02ee1dca9be348fBlock Operator
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