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 856197 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 856251 epoch_slot_no: 13851 block_no: 856156 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1705 time: 2018-04-10 02:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe261c74dc8e88aa520f081d72acb50ae942c29f991c1164e1ea50c428983c675Block Operator
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