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 853842 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 853896 epoch_slot_no: 11496 block_no: 853801 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1731 time: 2018-04-09 13:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6af56ef81659ec64fea6e64f519d0152feefae9771ff21221832f70bc72bd843Block Operator
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