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 857981 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 858035 epoch_slot_no: 15635 block_no: 857940 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1155 time: 2018-04-10 12:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7f764987620b49ad6a9088f08e0a4c9ff6a697b27735098a59ed3790b86f32fdBlock Operator
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