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 844438 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 844491 epoch_slot_no: 2091 block_no: 844397 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2548 time: 2018-04-07 09:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd9cee01112050e8054a9479c12ca2740decaf71dad5c56c4701a35ed460d2ed8Block Operator
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