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 856126 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 856180 epoch_slot_no: 13780 block_no: 856085 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1434 time: 2018-04-10 02:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb255a1eb6a3cdf833fa4c8397135f463a2af21af6a65eb70ea10e1eb4c95eff5Block Operator
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