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 855778 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 855832 epoch_slot_no: 13432 block_no: 855737 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2018-04-10 00:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6c0fb1c309ee95c803162d41f63f7b1550aca838c26fde313178560b1f2327cdBlock Operator
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