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 839982 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 840036 epoch_slot_no: 19236 block_no: 839942 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2018-04-06 08:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xeda54cef34b863458d89000039b8abe26f0a57be902bb9533ee7c9fcadb2f8a6Block Operator
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