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 848458 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 848511 epoch_slot_no: 6111 block_no: 848417 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2074 time: 2018-04-08 07:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5736687fe4b0ee1f1a4422f45f144cd1bd5beab8a49125aeda749d1535702044Block Operator
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