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 851987 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 852040 epoch_slot_no: 9640 block_no: 851946 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1723 time: 2018-04-09 03:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x26a6b6e5555fe4fbcb33686f5b695ee9275ee565a80630c30e459db88dea663fBlock Operator
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