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 859628 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 859683 epoch_slot_no: 17283 block_no: 859587 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1194 time: 2018-04-10 21:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x69995e7233641004fc52e5127dc8acd38ab293f7a2158380ab01da50c8a09d7bBlock Operator
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