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 846996 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 847049 epoch_slot_no: 4649 block_no: 846955 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3494 time: 2018-04-07 23:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1ded34d24de1d548f098c0cd929e81b408d361ca3ed0327c233ac2e85603ddd4Block Operator
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