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 851710 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 851763 epoch_slot_no: 9363 block_no: 851669 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1362 time: 2018-04-09 01:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3f3fbd23be609cc72bf9c79bdacc7006e25d0b5fbd53a0f4d2131cc6b7a48f3dBlock Operator
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