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 836605 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 836659 epoch_slot_no: 15859 block_no: 836565 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2259 time: 2018-04-05 13:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd1a7c802300e4925ac83ffde586d50589c19931b7a2177b85a9e77c010d84c52Block Operator
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