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 843074 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 843127 epoch_slot_no: 727 block_no: 843033 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1382 time: 2018-04-07 01:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfd825cfcb0439fb1968be1e131cfd83718d12153a90c5dae1ed8a82ee5c1bce7Block Operator
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