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 851936 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 851989 epoch_slot_no: 9589 block_no: 851895 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1366 time: 2018-04-09 03:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x97c3f133d10a802d794e56f7cc8f5fc11501a9aeae2c30bc3017cf50c3081e4bBlock Operator
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