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 842556 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 842609 epoch_slot_no: 209 block_no: 842515 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1356 time: 2018-04-06 22:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbac9db88f39321062e9939927b3ba3b932a95d7b1d353d49834e72066bf8fe4aBlock Operator
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