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 849071 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 849124 epoch_slot_no: 6724 block_no: 849030 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1527 time: 2018-04-08 11:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1518ef5cbb4418b5471c3b31ca320e7443ea30e37963bae9b3710c97deb6a116Block Operator
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