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 843359 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 843412 epoch_slot_no: 1012 block_no: 843318 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1747 time: 2018-04-07 03:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xca85637023fe3ccd304a0723952c032e7e7683a859e5d6a7d4a5680e2dad6056Block Operator
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