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 855517 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 855571 epoch_slot_no: 13171 block_no: 855476 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1073 time: 2018-04-09 22:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xae31ee83cd61410e1dd105d2e3cec68280be5c93bd10c0616cb9103c53b0900fBlock Operator
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