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 855912 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 855966 epoch_slot_no: 13566 block_no: 855871 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2169 time: 2018-04-10 01:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe29af56c0cb7d537bbce99264a7a72c3246246371b8d23bd6a1dbef9e072d9c6Block Operator
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