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 848893 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 848946 epoch_slot_no: 6546 block_no: 848852 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2254 time: 2018-04-08 10:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd3bfb21d7360558cb7ab96c0dd03c5540dc0c6c565e7af1b80fa6378bf6344aaBlock Operator
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