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 856903 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 856957 epoch_slot_no: 14557 block_no: 856862 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1327 time: 2018-04-10 06:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb9e1176d57f83aaeeffcd7c0d673405e5e5286a8af8d26dd34ad7628812b5a36Block Operator
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