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 848006 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 848059 epoch_slot_no: 5659 block_no: 847965 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1713 time: 2018-04-08 05:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8e23038f9b490169fa64d5bb9a58b09da43d41b4ef14dd49b779a4c9bbd7c65cBlock Operator
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