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 840836 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 840890 epoch_slot_no: 20090 block_no: 840796 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1024 time: 2018-04-06 13:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc4bd1fb609794ce91266209386bc5a4215e921b152107618caba2293133b7106Block Operator
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