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 836455 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 836509 epoch_slot_no: 15709 block_no: 836415 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1166 time: 2018-04-05 13:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x40a8903e8606666420d09de457d38c4f2375d27d08b898da31f684cbf32bc1dcBlock Operator
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