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 854553 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 854607 epoch_slot_no: 12207 block_no: 854512 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2018-04-09 17:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5b193145de72d8e0f7966b06cfdc1944930618e79ced5bb92e5f9197805097f0Block Operator
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