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 856467 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 856521 epoch_slot_no: 14121 block_no: 856426 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2066 time: 2018-04-10 04:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x95755c9e24d50dd51432d31848e7250c5be2879c84a36299fbcb4298963887eaBlock Operator
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