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 836666 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 836720 epoch_slot_no: 15920 block_no: 836626 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1168 time: 2018-04-05 14:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x107a8038045a7c293c04d2fe2c0d5e5a2b13b8c5c3b62f761486655294686613Block Operator
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