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 847287 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 847340 epoch_slot_no: 4940 block_no: 847246 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1976 time: 2018-04-08 01:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x24825e83d86f36dd429c036d9dae7a45c3ca5c8b26baebbd319fe4a47e0cd0cbBlock Operator
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