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 840221 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 840275 epoch_slot_no: 19475 block_no: 840181 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1362 time: 2018-04-06 09:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc2e6004a326d21499857d0433b003481ee0f0966e852dabe711d5f56bae711e8Block Operator
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