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 849973 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 850026 epoch_slot_no: 7626 block_no: 849932 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1166 time: 2018-04-08 16:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7045b8aee24114d946c94d6d1d63b9e9ae57b41c9e0143db5505b7e86a6640c9Block Operator
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