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 854912 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 854966 epoch_slot_no: 12566 block_no: 854871 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1198 time: 2018-04-09 19:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8f9c66d53fc3e9974215cfb8cd452a9cb6dd0b3a79ac38279124236998d55bb0Block Operator
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