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 839112 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 839166 epoch_slot_no: 18366 block_no: 839072 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2018-04-06 03:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7d8838581b2b9f18fb6d390dd8739710d6d260351dc2cd1a4888904b101732f2Block Operator
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