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 843185 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 843238 epoch_slot_no: 838 block_no: 843144 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1033 time: 2018-04-07 02:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf709ec10237a590a27db0ec0d6ba4694f0e5f9307e896ae064de23e68f3d7f22Block Operator
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