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 853911 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 853965 epoch_slot_no: 11565 block_no: 853870 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1022 time: 2018-04-09 13:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x258b29b815e761a3dfaf68e2878900b213b4de632e8e5c79b6b0a644186878b4Block Operator
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