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 839743 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 839797 epoch_slot_no: 18997 block_no: 839703 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2018-04-06 07:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x59e86993ebc7ad2c11972443dcece8d43c143501608717dfb7b622d9d2659bedBlock Operator
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