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 851321 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 851374 epoch_slot_no: 8974 block_no: 851280 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2018-04-08 23:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa432ed0a72075c738fcc6b4b792d6d5151ce9b8f3d5c055d1a8cfb9b2b49d383Block Operator
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