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 844768 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 844821 epoch_slot_no: 2421 block_no: 844727 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1389 time: 2018-04-07 11:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xaf4e53dd69080c0ea330e8da3cdfeb3bc12978affa624a0494802f658eeb81c7Block Operator
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