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 849538 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 849591 epoch_slot_no: 7191 block_no: 849497 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1347 time: 2018-04-08 13:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb37c81adf885dc22573826c5652249b424317e525549266612d61c1c52dc274fBlock Operator
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