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 858414 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 858469 epoch_slot_no: 16069 block_no: 858373 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2018-04-10 15:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x78a31adca2d87085a03fc76f0ef5fa7de2fa2cc0a2eb4eebf5b845be7c6f84faBlock Operator
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