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 859367 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 859422 epoch_slot_no: 17022 block_no: 859326 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1155 time: 2018-04-10 20:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb4669a4ac06a4dbe2ebb5063f43d20cff31a3ead2f64648aa1bb7d47adc987acBlock Operator
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