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 854861 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 854915 epoch_slot_no: 12515 block_no: 854820 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1030 time: 2018-04-09 19:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4f5ad3835e573d9d15f0ddf792b0c2629dfb1c5ae969e6cb087c7ff96002f8acBlock Operator
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