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 841746 Details
Epoch: 38 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 841800 epoch_slot_no: 21000 block_no: 841706 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1358 time: 2018-04-06 18:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcb1247857fc3ac5d6df924f2d50cd30e6ae8420d6d053bf1153bd99919ba0a0aBlock Operator
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