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 836560 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 836614 epoch_slot_no: 15814 block_no: 836520 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2066 time: 2018-04-05 13:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x58d04859f1b762b9a53bba3c1fdd07bee8002e8f4d4322d60cc9d4813ad6d571Block Operator
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