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 858026 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 858080 epoch_slot_no: 15680 block_no: 857985 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2604 time: 2018-04-10 12:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x93a694fdd01812a22a56734c290e8b7086f96dd0df8f30464a8238c0f58741afBlock Operator
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