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 841302 Details
Epoch: 38Number of transactions in block: 2
slot_no: 841356
epoch_slot_no: 20556
block_no: 841262
slot_leader_id: 3
size: 1926
time: 2018-04-06 15:56:51
proto_major: 0
proto_minor: 1
hash: \xc04ea1428ffa94380330bfd0eb2b69bbfd0a20091fe9be30ae987a17b21e76b8
Block Operator
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