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 856881 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 856935 epoch_slot_no: 14535 block_no: 856840 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2018-04-10 06:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x290a9014751af4e363be1ce938e354e3331c65f8be8e14d339eeb0cb16f5f1ddBlock Operator
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