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 853444 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 853497 epoch_slot_no: 11097 block_no: 853403 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1370 time: 2018-04-09 11:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9bad1dba768f0e70294631740ee0b3b04dee679d3f942ee13c8f6db245afc022Block Operator
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