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 851516 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 851569 epoch_slot_no: 9169 block_no: 851475 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1387 time: 2018-04-09 00:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1a311c0c648463f7684dd13afa5ef2377cffb73bd7560434f4dbef63f90e6ad3Block Operator
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