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 840851 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 840905 epoch_slot_no: 20105 block_no: 840811 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2071 time: 2018-04-06 13:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9c08bf52c912b0f4b39edf40c5e46db46d5a49f539e56611f51962b91d8beedeBlock Operator
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