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 842965 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 843018 epoch_slot_no: 618 block_no: 842924 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1033 time: 2018-04-07 01:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xca6aa4036bf9805e6e46e072184f1b2c21d753154372d22e614201bf1a2be5adBlock Operator
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