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 843181 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 843234 epoch_slot_no: 834 block_no: 843140 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1029 time: 2018-04-07 02:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xde6bb2a5b1095911f13f38ad09b67751d3d96158351501e1a38b1d8ff1bcf0adBlock Operator
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