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 858566 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 858621 epoch_slot_no: 16221 block_no: 858525 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 987 time: 2018-04-10 15:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x96ee42610debf32bea49b74b6d514d2881f2582a7773882bb1c92ecad495091cBlock Operator
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