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 857905 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 857959 epoch_slot_no: 15559 block_no: 857864 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1352 time: 2018-04-10 12:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x31582630b6d7e8d3d87c3c14320143ff59eb3239d7af4ab32674f3dc24eaf6efBlock Operator
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