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 853881 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 853935 epoch_slot_no: 11535 block_no: 853840 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1362 time: 2018-04-09 13:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2f6c87c67baa352f96d196d20dcc5a3969c7192e12d4aa29ffd2d03ff8efddb9Block Operator
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