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 859916 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 859971 epoch_slot_no: 17571 block_no: 859875 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1928 time: 2018-04-10 23:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe62ad6f802b7e3e34ff6077bfa37382d63c8a06e12937b0777a2a87468b81a11Block Operator
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