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 839411 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 839465 epoch_slot_no: 18665 block_no: 839371 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2461 time: 2018-04-06 05:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x997202404a1faf693a1da507c71f67b564f30624499ff14550451a00eafd444bBlock Operator
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