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 858618 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 858673 epoch_slot_no: 16273 block_no: 858577 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1155 time: 2018-04-10 16:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x454579a05ddb7be5f698b1ff1e55ad6ba965fea423ceaa459889b3d0ee85535dBlock Operator
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