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 848360 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 848413 epoch_slot_no: 6013 block_no: 848319 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2018-04-08 07:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2ef6aebdde2d3a29bf62469fa7f1de9c98c6b0641a753e299cd543e7a554dbf8Block Operator
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