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 840941 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 840995 epoch_slot_no: 20195 block_no: 840901 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2018-04-06 13:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdac4c34adfdf1c9b0b78d562dc6a87ead4a3e034d29146d4200e0b99023a074cBlock Operator
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