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 847860 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 847913 epoch_slot_no: 5513 block_no: 847819 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2018-04-08 04:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf25ab12afe824d6628cfd91f7f8eec6bf6b862ac94edfcf3adb5ca69299126efBlock Operator
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