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 847859 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 847912 epoch_slot_no: 5512 block_no: 847818 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1886 time: 2018-04-08 04:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xeb34eeaf0ce446c8b611c94e9c96fb0ead4cb51192342e9c9eb052bc52ac1a2cBlock Operator
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