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 840418 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 840472 epoch_slot_no: 19672 block_no: 840378 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1366 time: 2018-04-06 11:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xda9cd6479e8b087ceda8fed25795f8356d9a1fc8f606d04bf2e92e95d04776b0Block Operator
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