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 856475 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 856529 epoch_slot_no: 14129 block_no: 856434 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2018-04-10 04:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xede58fc74cbaf44b868b08193bbb77b20385b407df24b667babd217af13a97c3Block Operator
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