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 839535 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 839589 epoch_slot_no: 18789 block_no: 839495 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1723 time: 2018-04-06 06:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x99c8795b7136ef9b5a9e26b9d0a8550033376eb4f57d2351fccfbc411375e232Block Operator
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