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 839861 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 839915 epoch_slot_no: 19115 block_no: 839821 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1925 time: 2018-04-06 07:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x628d6da6f5690f90ce7be5279ba6e34bf26dba37d1a6a47f44a338c7ed5cecdaBlock Operator
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