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 859136 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 859191 epoch_slot_no: 16791 block_no: 859095 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3335 time: 2018-04-10 19:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6e420236841010f74ee7ccbc5d4895ddde44eff94648c5c1be3386f07aac06feBlock Operator
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