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 846803 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 846856 epoch_slot_no: 4456 block_no: 846762 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2018-04-07 22:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2da7f862ba37c59e3c98d883098b897e56809d4327eb2d266690e8c6720e57bcBlock Operator
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