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 849053 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 849106 epoch_slot_no: 6706 block_no: 849012 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1883 time: 2018-04-08 11:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x15f9174f2cafe7e8ee76a3834f7d04aa5c72fa4bcd5ed0549ff35b9f63aa17d4Block Operator
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