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 858337 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 858392 epoch_slot_no: 15992 block_no: 858296 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1323 time: 2018-04-10 14:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0befacc4d458622c1901f5affae693bc7b4b179e5d9db21057ce793a0b0cb1e3Block Operator
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