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 843741 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 843794 epoch_slot_no: 1394 block_no: 843700 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1279 time: 2018-04-07 05:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9532fb56e91f0da254e51f3c55b58cea7f04223f6ef44a41752973a5ca27ff94Block Operator
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