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 847620 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 847673 epoch_slot_no: 5273 block_no: 847579 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2018-04-08 03:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd9f8d8bc73fb281d9c5e080a866380a27e20b82dfc3974421741efc38d5ffa7aBlock Operator
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