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 836660 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 836714 epoch_slot_no: 15914 block_no: 836620 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1352 time: 2018-04-05 14:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0910c810f15024f3b92d3bfd90e2d5bd920a1c969e54e7d2a002fff3f0f78214Block Operator
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