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 855911 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 855965 epoch_slot_no: 13565 block_no: 855870 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2018-04-10 01:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3fc7ab760db95cd875af3be3b88a3573e273955dad1a257cf12f668925651d91Block Operator
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