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 854561 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 854615 epoch_slot_no: 12215 block_no: 854520 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1205 time: 2018-04-09 17:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x39c5354737403ca5976498725d39879d2a1d9c1447ce44ca5c39e76fa137ae04Block Operator
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