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 846193 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 846246 epoch_slot_no: 3846 block_no: 846152 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2812 time: 2018-04-07 19:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x778270037a6592cf55ae94ae3bc20098dd5f92fc4cf06957da028dc1ac6fd8a3Block Operator
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