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 840566 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 840620 epoch_slot_no: 19820 block_no: 840526 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2110 time: 2018-04-06 11:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x14f529a133a45c98e6f3c86b1d9870263279f589e27225d102c8a310c2f623e4Block Operator
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