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 844049 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 844102 epoch_slot_no: 1702 block_no: 844008 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1029 time: 2018-04-07 07:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1adf5a7f1c9d5a354eaf322a614448a1566c2094a70904f0ec0ba1e957c4cbe9Block Operator
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