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 842577 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 842630 epoch_slot_no: 230 block_no: 842536 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2288 time: 2018-04-06 23:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2861ec6eb5982e16f7818f220505b8a6a2b56604ac92013cb5adef3b7e8f3189Block Operator
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