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 848544 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 848597 epoch_slot_no: 6197 block_no: 848503 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1713 time: 2018-04-08 08:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf3ea20ea633a948d5759a228c76e17ae3cec6657e9f71a39f4c8d24afa3c2013Block Operator
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