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 859638 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 859693 epoch_slot_no: 17293 block_no: 859597 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 940 time: 2018-04-10 21:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfe4da3590dd7e07dee64b4af3dfd1d3cc9e882ba9cb8dd52319f2c935d5580a1Block Operator
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