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 858096 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 858150 epoch_slot_no: 15750 block_no: 858055 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1159 time: 2018-04-10 13:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9ca8f0c0613fab5bff3e035ae3aa3aa3a2d8b0b47d1312ada851b90d936369ceBlock Operator
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