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 858012 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 858066 epoch_slot_no: 15666 block_no: 857971 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 984 time: 2018-04-10 12:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1b2fe5bd078fb3d95d0e7c38120d3067e68bd1689837166677f0ced306e6cd5fBlock Operator
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