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 836860 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 836914 epoch_slot_no: 16114 block_no: 836820 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1327 time: 2018-04-05 15:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x33da62bcce2698c86c4148a9a1c16ace4c82f231c6d3abf36a00e8609d93e76bBlock Operator
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