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 839158 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 839212 epoch_slot_no: 18412 block_no: 839118 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2433 time: 2018-04-06 04:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4e052a1391fccc9de56c1e3a5ca58f1e1810d8fd31e5e3bfe1a868973339b5ebBlock Operator
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