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 843071 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 843124 epoch_slot_no: 724 block_no: 843030 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1380 time: 2018-04-07 01:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1283fc56a53af23df614d45cf333e0f3b17f71ef6743353716d63a9a4aad5538Block Operator
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