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 840953 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 841007 epoch_slot_no: 20207 block_no: 840913 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2107 time: 2018-04-06 14:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x92782bee4494c40cb53af2f1f8a8c0f17a1dbc4315af12a09136b3b4ab571048Block Operator
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