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 850428 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 850481 epoch_slot_no: 8081 block_no: 850387 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2018-04-08 18:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf289f4e2c60a32f0989d746248c1ef13baec1d413a2f8b875b7bb252b0642515Block Operator
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