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 855012 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 855066 epoch_slot_no: 12666 block_no: 854971 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2281 time: 2018-04-09 20:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbb71da44c151ec23debace2d7ca9985169ae5310f28843e91577859658723b31Block Operator
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