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 850232 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 850285 epoch_slot_no: 7885 block_no: 850191 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2071 time: 2018-04-08 17:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7dc0ff059d7ff8672f514e85d2404aec8e1690bd579c8ac64d12083f505e4664Block Operator
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