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 839001 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 839055 epoch_slot_no: 18255 block_no: 838961 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2018-04-06 03:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x19832744b167b1f26a1f5db87f080417db80bc0595a8de33a91095fe2ad9f9c8Block Operator
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