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 859803 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 859858 epoch_slot_no: 17458 block_no: 859762 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1391 time: 2018-04-10 22:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe904c0bb2edca82e7daf4f901f5d6794b9c8425dd9772de9fac52d478ec17e17Block Operator
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