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 848806 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 848859 epoch_slot_no: 6459 block_no: 848765 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1169 time: 2018-04-08 09:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0b1570e61015b857aa95645118e4261a8e638ac9d5cc7d9dda79dd67d9ee68dfBlock Operator
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