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 859517 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 859572 epoch_slot_no: 17172 block_no: 859476 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1348 time: 2018-04-10 21:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x55f403c0832218122ed93ffc921b2c0cbc472101fc265f327b0da8d4ed9ea65eBlock Operator
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