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 858013 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 858067 epoch_slot_no: 15667 block_no: 857972 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1237 time: 2018-04-10 12:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3af04d972f62af42697c0fc9c9da839568a277d01d52834d3e1a2f2ec8d7fa06Block Operator
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