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 844568 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 844621 epoch_slot_no: 2221 block_no: 844527 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1361 time: 2018-04-07 10:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdd3cdf794e22084bf3a7da351f6c3d1a68d13f58813bac5979b86a57794b6032Block Operator
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