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 836897 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 836951 epoch_slot_no: 16151 block_no: 836857 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2140 time: 2018-04-05 15:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x96483a056fe1da10918316afa6d5fea1dee625cfd8352d32ff7ba7f115279279Block Operator
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