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 836667 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 836721 epoch_slot_no: 15921 block_no: 836627 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1703 time: 2018-04-05 14:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x563fca292a0b4d0e4e60a44ad9e25a18389928b0c73ea3ff9c69b6f0217f1c21Block Operator
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