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 848278 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 848331 epoch_slot_no: 5931 block_no: 848237 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1351 time: 2018-04-08 06:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6e55bd016c322047a6017e1c8a0fdd74e38976405d822c841b0d67fbfd99a8c4Block Operator
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