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 839827 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 839881 epoch_slot_no: 19081 block_no: 839787 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1736 time: 2018-04-06 07:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf7ec007bdafc72d3de8a1c7526f4c46f53bdca2aed01a9f1c780c12d1b36389dBlock Operator
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