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 852293 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 852346 epoch_slot_no: 9946 block_no: 852252 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1022 time: 2018-04-09 05:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0cb5f4a1f73cdd601e38585a4890e09e2cb22e5365051d6c3095cb0c98f2fd8cBlock Operator
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