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 844088 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 844141 epoch_slot_no: 1741 block_no: 844047 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1751 time: 2018-04-07 07:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9d1cee006f127f75b2dbd0741890ef1d46ef77d745184f722b48a0907623008bBlock Operator
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