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 859930 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 859985 epoch_slot_no: 17585 block_no: 859889 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1272 time: 2018-04-10 23:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x119bbb798523169f2365d059a0e2f86248fee06c40bc4406eb458bd32e3da9bcBlock Operator
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