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 858792 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 858847 epoch_slot_no: 16447 block_no: 858751 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2018-04-10 17:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbaa1c617cb2b85cadb7ee22572836cfe0134c6c70f0bd56e4ed2a28a8f2ad57aBlock Operator
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