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 850067 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 850120 epoch_slot_no: 7720 block_no: 850026 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1340 time: 2018-04-08 16:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x865a668d2c243236edb3c39335ef9969b1055a6892d5047e00e93be5966d86f6Block Operator
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