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 851540 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 851593 epoch_slot_no: 9193 block_no: 851499 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2018-04-09 00:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4c4bbe9fc83d1334e33dbbecab674a494a3b8bc09b55420016073699d5728ccdBlock Operator
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