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 859931 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 859986 epoch_slot_no: 17586 block_no: 859890 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1567 time: 2018-04-10 23:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0d58d9729cd978cddeb03f8797f5f72a650a11e246ba7b57c73e5c7d706bf705Block Operator
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