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 855901 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 855955 epoch_slot_no: 13555 block_no: 855860 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1356 time: 2018-04-10 01:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf66fdfb5c9d6523b3271e69d611d59db4685c65bb91d455394f9cf5ca07ce7ebBlock Operator
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