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 836710 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 836764 epoch_slot_no: 15964 block_no: 836670 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1513 time: 2018-04-05 14:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe56561bb736f705bc139e3fc2fef99b9d554f7c58b0e7ce9cd9db8f6c47a6bdaBlock Operator
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