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 843085 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 843138 epoch_slot_no: 738 block_no: 843044 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1357 time: 2018-04-07 01:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe216b72470cfa8d0ab0dbf6c69f0309a86ed36670cba583a3d23908f298493e9Block Operator
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