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 845864 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 845917 epoch_slot_no: 3517 block_no: 845823 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1361 time: 2018-04-07 17:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfa65e14d8f536b810455019eb235e62f383445162ad82d8917962caefd98de7aBlock Operator
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