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 857195 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 857249 epoch_slot_no: 14849 block_no: 857154 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1077 time: 2018-04-10 08:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4296fb4c1cb4598f3bcee991e24359b640dfd86deeb9416f256f98bbfed4cf55Block Operator
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