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 848486 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 848539 epoch_slot_no: 6139 block_no: 848445 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1713 time: 2018-04-08 07:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf8c0a263797a07fbf6e0944120eb523bb36057fe4686fe48baf0d0f964f4d5bbBlock Operator
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