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 856757 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 856811 epoch_slot_no: 14411 block_no: 856716 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1692 time: 2018-04-10 05:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc361fd01c7a3cd80a7fab2c7cb4d40624d8c9d20ded7674b6e907a1877f06030Block Operator
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