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 840901 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 840955 epoch_slot_no: 20155 block_no: 840861 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1641 time: 2018-04-06 13:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xef814585b6cacfd45f692818a7b961b905e37b8c543a58ea76595c99767118c7Block Operator
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