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 842994 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 843047 epoch_slot_no: 647 block_no: 842953 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1029 time: 2018-04-07 01:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0b55f8c7dd9eba27ddb9f27e89cf9b50f2572bae4002d4efc4030d6d3e1f0e29Block Operator
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