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 856617 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 856671 epoch_slot_no: 14271 block_no: 856576 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 989 time: 2018-04-10 05:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb13d9f8c6d70a146d59ead750389899c0a27ffe8bdf7fd1e572d57f820c4fbb7Block Operator
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