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 851227 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 851280 epoch_slot_no: 8880 block_no: 851186 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2018-04-08 23:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6275e1caf0df1778cf4f0c869f029c7088d87187d6cb4f0354fa3c14be5143edBlock Operator
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