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 848155 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 848208 epoch_slot_no: 5808 block_no: 848114 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1796 time: 2018-04-08 06:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc5b708be3c83a55f5905d0748e93b6e162e14e5ff384be4d262cdbe117f4aedeBlock Operator
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