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 856420 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 856474 epoch_slot_no: 14074 block_no: 856379 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 14261 time: 2018-04-10 03:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7efbd909febfaaeab2014292526383051a187d6c8e85c1f2fa79e694fd44a6d8Block Operator
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