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 858741 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 858796 epoch_slot_no: 16396 block_no: 858700 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2018-04-10 16:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x664aa1f0ddc30a68feac7a06a395139e1e630ac050e02dce6bf8e7f1a24f7bb0Block Operator
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