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 840927 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 840981 epoch_slot_no: 20181 block_no: 840887 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3012 time: 2018-04-06 13:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x426d8631b572f751a5dc03582405d4fad6b1a1f96db8c43342e6683c681b5005Block Operator
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