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 845218 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 845271 epoch_slot_no: 2871 block_no: 845177 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1027 time: 2018-04-07 13:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd6e0333cc21d20d2bba9b222b9788fc49ad276d7a4ed6fc83bbc9ddb675709dbBlock Operator
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