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 859556 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 859611 epoch_slot_no: 17211 block_no: 859515 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1351 time: 2018-04-10 21:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa1a1a4a6284ce8540a8258c310e2a4c997b2a89faf6132b1f5963dae6f7a71f2Block Operator
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