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 839843 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 839897 epoch_slot_no: 19097 block_no: 839803 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1354 time: 2018-04-06 07:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xeaaf40cd8ada47130d0dad698c6b4b588f5d1ed7677671ad8c95421691cae7fdBlock Operator
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