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 836247 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 836301 epoch_slot_no: 15501 block_no: 836207 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1346 time: 2018-04-05 11:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x712870465828082d2c7abe24e9b0a215e3b3b75ab91a487e2515078e18af7b96Block Operator
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