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 836744 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 836798 epoch_slot_no: 15998 block_no: 836704 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2238 time: 2018-04-05 14:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdffef238a26637b60c814b4158693c9df5d952418da1e50faf81a167753cc12cBlock Operator
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