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 856072 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 856126 epoch_slot_no: 13726 block_no: 856031 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2018-04-10 02:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x833ef8e7605d2dc5b9fd0101c8a4462c699c4d958ea2447cd9cb5fe8c2756a79Block Operator
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