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 846011 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 846064 epoch_slot_no: 3664 block_no: 845970 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1568 time: 2018-04-07 18:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x30130c61f81da8a511f8403eb6b6e08ad5dcc12ffa29811eabeacc7cfbefff8fBlock Operator
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