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 840492 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 840546 epoch_slot_no: 19746 block_no: 840452 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1358 time: 2018-04-06 11:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x94a12e2260b905608c03b3abca9e0ae7a1a925f4ea39151a502dc998287fd933Block Operator
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