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 850001 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 850054 epoch_slot_no: 7654 block_no: 849960 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1073 time: 2018-04-08 16:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x35910dd1ff5acfac4f967af958f5328fc1c64adafe9b363a72f57e099e111886Block Operator
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