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 855773 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 855827 epoch_slot_no: 13427 block_no: 855732 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1073 time: 2018-04-10 00:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x24949b037f374b8c68a0eb831a6419bea1c300f2fe1b611d8158afa3b8de1443Block Operator
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