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 855460 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 855514 epoch_slot_no: 13114 block_no: 855419 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1352 time: 2018-04-09 22:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc82fd6c5d4310a91d12fdea6353a15f72ed1b6deb7f5b38ed01e382bb49b933dBlock Operator
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