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 853827 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 853881 epoch_slot_no: 11481 block_no: 853786 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2018-04-09 13:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x45ea334e0f0622461c2d79ef6214d300312f8d6ba00ae63f2f1a701920ae98b2Block Operator
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