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 852010 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 852063 epoch_slot_no: 9663 block_no: 851969 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1203 time: 2018-04-09 03:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xba2e647417760a5657f709f12f9cf3f1438d2e76c83c56e6fde0394c1faeb1d1Block Operator
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