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 845450 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 845503 epoch_slot_no: 3103 block_no: 845409 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1033 time: 2018-04-07 14:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa03f8dfd9e9504e73d656a2d6f92c33df41d78881cf85d3a2c1b8534dd0450c8Block Operator
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