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 836874 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 836928 epoch_slot_no: 16128 block_no: 836834 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2018-04-05 15:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x348355b79b02ae06c01c4c2ec9504b2735ccdb16f146cd298c50c530451db0ebBlock Operator
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