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 836972 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 837026 epoch_slot_no: 16226 block_no: 836932 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2018-04-05 15:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6e8899524ce6cb69f717b5287629be7dbb6d7bc199aceb606802d1b83ffdf09bBlock Operator
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