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 841422 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 841476 epoch_slot_no: 20676 block_no: 841382 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 944 time: 2018-04-06 16:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xca659eab480be284a7954610d6169efc18e3b321b9f00b9b3b28dfce46fb2b7dBlock Operator
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