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 840426 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 840480 epoch_slot_no: 19680 block_no: 840386 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1723 time: 2018-04-06 11:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x62734f634b6a689c87baf622d6f41f3dad6c1d4258fb84dcbd00a19e5ef99911Block Operator
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