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 857692 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 857746 epoch_slot_no: 15346 block_no: 857651 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2018-04-10 11:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x485a18a92570f288f9313a3a5b917ba6bb121aa3712f58e67e01b9c3549ef3f3Block Operator
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