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 839245 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 839299 epoch_slot_no: 18499 block_no: 839205 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1373 time: 2018-04-06 04:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xce6b555a24b9a9a0e059b30954ac0ff1d407eb66e5bdfc28cf5ace6d2d544a84Block Operator
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