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 847772 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 847825 epoch_slot_no: 5425 block_no: 847731 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2018-04-08 03:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb3f328fbf893941a9086d9bc26387ad6586c16b4c803a3de74c35fdf385143d3Block Operator
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