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 850723 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 850776 epoch_slot_no: 8376 block_no: 850682 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 989 time: 2018-04-08 20:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe459a28772f1f697be04bf03a76041a3a10a9b550b12a8d081bfc5e76a52086cBlock Operator
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