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 859325 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 859380 epoch_slot_no: 16980 block_no: 859284 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2018-04-10 20:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7d31c9365a5ca141d3042d541aca9f7e5a973d49e2541e768d2625827122fe9fBlock Operator
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