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 856711 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 856765 epoch_slot_no: 14365 block_no: 856670 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2018-04-10 05:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6e1f39446849e26a9dbae27309159a8563d94e6fa99c12fa8b8585b2db8b8167Block Operator
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