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 845979 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 846032 epoch_slot_no: 3632 block_no: 845938 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1722 time: 2018-04-07 17:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x80530030d38c03840ce602fe2125558b8856604c6278ba7e583ad0f84cccbc03Block Operator
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