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 845878 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 845931 epoch_slot_no: 3531 block_no: 845837 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2111 time: 2018-04-07 17:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x838ce0be4dd7c004bcd423e9a11b8ea64a6d876a01f46e5004ba2572c0c799d5Block Operator
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