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 839006 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 839060 epoch_slot_no: 18260 block_no: 838966 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1205 time: 2018-04-06 03:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x58ffefadbdb4b4d4d56da563de71cd64dd450e35c50fdebe2b0cf31eb40f1ec4Block Operator
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