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 844961 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 845014 epoch_slot_no: 2614 block_no: 844920 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1744 time: 2018-04-07 12:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x35db86c9fb3df8c2f69e56190daaaa3f826a2cddab56bc326aa45134642075a6Block Operator
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