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 851742 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 851795 epoch_slot_no: 9395 block_no: 851701 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1637 time: 2018-04-09 01:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x785db9699da1afa96857f7d61ad68f34b41a64af610a29ae0d5926e8f9deff62Block Operator
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