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 839545 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 839599 epoch_slot_no: 18799 block_no: 839505 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2473 time: 2018-04-06 06:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x465e1160617438f9edcc145b4ce27e82fda81ae849e60b68f2696ebe39f3aeddBlock Operator
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