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 858191 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 858246 epoch_slot_no: 15846 block_no: 858150 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2064 time: 2018-04-10 13:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcec060366a3a3c177f522aaaa240d6c67c9b5070ba407b5149d33abf5a4c4a55Block Operator
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