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 851698 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 851751 epoch_slot_no: 9351 block_no: 851657 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1205 time: 2018-04-09 01:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x59a5e1f0b05016b9bbedbe0ca006da27981a8493e5b3df4c16eee00e0cbb733aBlock Operator
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