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 854229 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 854283 epoch_slot_no: 11883 block_no: 854188 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1900 time: 2018-04-09 15:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x27c784d94181c4c2ced47f199dfe69787c525a17395c11016ef1df304e593956Block Operator
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