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 849497 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 849550 epoch_slot_no: 7150 block_no: 849456 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1627 time: 2018-04-08 13:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7eda32697154e6a33509b012f0a47f90e7ffb3bdb19a3f5e8808078b9ad86e5cBlock Operator
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