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 859042 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 859097 epoch_slot_no: 16697 block_no: 859001 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1323 time: 2018-04-10 18:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7be223400b864c8ed5d52c51e5ffeb5d03b6812e63ddbf7bc3f6fcaad6c5d757Block Operator
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