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 840206 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 840260 epoch_slot_no: 19460 block_no: 840166 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1366 time: 2018-04-06 09:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x26757342645d2cdf08dffb9a99d6d182aef7466aa02051abba417a5b534f03b7Block Operator
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