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 853319 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 853372 epoch_slot_no: 10972 block_no: 853278 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1374 time: 2018-04-09 10:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1ba6d1d7416207f9c08dba45985da40f4b523ccf162c2c8b5e2ca4f130f80e94Block Operator
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