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 859353 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 859408 epoch_slot_no: 17008 block_no: 859312 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1713 time: 2018-04-10 20:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0785e99c818f44bdbdd16428f9e05d3cb8a81bc7fc76604a129b57e1171fe00eBlock Operator
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