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 858447 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 858502 epoch_slot_no: 16102 block_no: 858406 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 987 time: 2018-04-10 15:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xda0762b03958c989021af896ebc0d32db13a9cc5f0b77b1dcc4be27a31ec7e9eBlock Operator
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