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 849080 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 849133 epoch_slot_no: 6733 block_no: 849039 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2018-04-08 11:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd09b26733b4dea3cd2220512a24603bc321f12dbb56bafad10f4ac4c040b20d1Block Operator
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