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 851529 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 851582 epoch_slot_no: 9182 block_no: 851488 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3014 time: 2018-04-09 00:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xced86b58d4aeff21558de2ca733a8f139c88ccf2077542f7f866dee5f0fe6896Block Operator
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