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 856547 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 856601 epoch_slot_no: 14201 block_no: 856506 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1877 time: 2018-04-10 04:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x92625a37d114746c943f88bb53103f5b124ffb3cdfefa3fb5f8c07c3fe7a1eebBlock Operator
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