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 847737 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 847790 epoch_slot_no: 5390 block_no: 847696 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2438 time: 2018-04-08 03:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe86da38c41db2047ec0e9fdaa776b8723f517feacc9a8db155a374487e349e6cBlock Operator
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