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 839963 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 840017 epoch_slot_no: 19217 block_no: 839923 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2077 time: 2018-04-06 08:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x59143ad05fbd6dc9729a419f5c192c5d6dcbfe3a3e898a73d7e0e4b7185f8625Block Operator
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