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 845522 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 845575 epoch_slot_no: 3175 block_no: 845481 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1369 time: 2018-04-07 15:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd0509c11ebfa564db3c05f7d4ce6a88188cafda7165fc098e3e251eda1a30f5aBlock Operator
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