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 846799 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 846852 epoch_slot_no: 4452 block_no: 846758 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2018-04-07 22:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdde1eed20f67c2ad4e8d709c26b28cf4618f0cf87576730ee2123d5f8c9a303fBlock Operator
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