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 851746 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 851799 epoch_slot_no: 9399 block_no: 851705 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1391 time: 2018-04-09 01:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5931849e99f6b4281ae797f3c2c1292b7533dfd8a1d56cac95acb87c0f5db50bBlock Operator
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