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 848480 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 848533 epoch_slot_no: 6133 block_no: 848439 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2018-04-08 07:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe0a9bb4e112fcad8209a5eb955027f2285fc5d0107e224e3a221bbe3ee453ff4Block Operator
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