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 853123 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 853176 epoch_slot_no: 10776 block_no: 853082 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1993 time: 2018-04-09 09:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa0ca5432ba1534e8ff63619c3af110176512c7833254db1164bf3224d1ce719eBlock Operator
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