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 848478 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 848531 epoch_slot_no: 6131 block_no: 848437 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2018-04-08 07:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc8a3fe3e7564dea78d153a69d2e41541f6b63411782a461b946f5fd4cd3deeabBlock Operator
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