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 841056 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 841110 epoch_slot_no: 20310 block_no: 841016 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1370 time: 2018-04-06 14:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xae71b66bc0be9df25ffd3e2e0d0a1f69c3a28cedc72c44c155356daedb82937eBlock Operator
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