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 856752 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 856806 epoch_slot_no: 14406 block_no: 856711 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2799 time: 2018-04-10 05:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x888c9408a5c3717cdf1f6b94ffcdb5f22b676928165e6b89091317baa9955209Block Operator
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