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 850811 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 850864 epoch_slot_no: 8464 block_no: 850770 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2018-04-08 20:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xad13a7e8df8d757d75a2e8c99640c0f2cae54d7ee587b42c5314fbe86666b7ceBlock Operator
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