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 859919 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 859974 epoch_slot_no: 17574 block_no: 859878 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1022 time: 2018-04-10 23:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x560eb744f882d95e913ef063cc2e79a3403564c2a31ac27c5270ba8046f90779Block Operator
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