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 856179 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 856233 epoch_slot_no: 13833 block_no: 856138 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1241 time: 2018-04-10 02:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4d0c7e2ac8db9aa2e20238b8df2398ebdc6f0b0e3f5b973d482c7149621157a0Block Operator
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