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 854605 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 854659 epoch_slot_no: 12259 block_no: 854564 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1020 time: 2018-04-09 17:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb64f89aa2c6c3fd162169174ae15ef1becf28a21249f39ca8ece02a251fe74feBlock Operator
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