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 859817 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 859872 epoch_slot_no: 17472 block_no: 859776 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2018-04-10 22:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd7fb4794d3f381eeb8c24a956c5beae5c2150074507051545f0a5d6357378ea6Block Operator
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