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 854273 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 854327 epoch_slot_no: 11927 block_no: 854232 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1384 time: 2018-04-09 16:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2198874cf0e7a427ba3763b8841d94f21ac9e451126b74a0f310ecf3d4505edfBlock Operator
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