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 836822 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 836876 epoch_slot_no: 16076 block_no: 836782 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2018-04-05 15:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2dde7708570685488065ce127d60ddc42e401e132423e18c090bd63861fb5345Block Operator
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