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 847829 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 847882 epoch_slot_no: 5482 block_no: 847788 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1529 time: 2018-04-08 04:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6a535b88db9cdab3de42fe81d1d77be54ce736fea7e3ecb3bbcf5733ff1d33d4Block Operator
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