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 845408 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 845461 epoch_slot_no: 3061 block_no: 845367 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1033 time: 2018-04-07 14:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb0b9d0fb0b4313b0b6c79c47c5cecbc0fd286ab2d6850c8c459cdea3c6e6ef72Block Operator
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