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 855838 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 855892 epoch_slot_no: 13492 block_no: 855797 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1155 time: 2018-04-10 00:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1f2f9b8d2ed840557313bc9dbaefa07d66e7ee57e13e86d4787423ce970303c7Block Operator
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