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 849101 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 849154 epoch_slot_no: 6754 block_no: 849060 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2018-04-08 11:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb7a4b6424e2e9cd5a8a6c54e033876d9c0cf773bd699e7f1aa745ab6e702a542Block Operator
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