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 845244 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 845297 epoch_slot_no: 2897 block_no: 845203 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1111 time: 2018-04-07 13:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x94807ca58ed5f4b77c32482211e342560bd34448ac2b5fa2ebe0b2072b7be877Block Operator
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