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 836891 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 836945 epoch_slot_no: 16145 block_no: 836851 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2613 time: 2018-04-05 15:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa8c0694b6b0cd6c23447426af189d568970829956c3f5faa39eb05d87e3c5f95Block Operator
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