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 857822 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 857876 epoch_slot_no: 15476 block_no: 857781 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2018-04-10 11:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x76ab9042078f78205889d399615873d3b5bd050a4475968053fb7ab75d5524fdBlock Operator
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