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 851754 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 851807 epoch_slot_no: 9407 block_no: 851713 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2110 time: 2018-04-09 02:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7784f6fcca6540613200bd6d1cdaa0cc0b00be9a5172506d6ebc1bdb5f0d62b0Block Operator
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