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 849274 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 849327 epoch_slot_no: 6927 block_no: 849233 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1606 time: 2018-04-08 12:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc264cddd5fdad6a0c14337f00ab3589858c0df2af36a48d0c4fec6b016e5710aBlock Operator
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