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 860196 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 860251 epoch_slot_no: 17851 block_no: 860155 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1387 time: 2018-04-11 00:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdd257206708728173c568c17a316540820c404311ad6d75d2d0af24328c14680Block Operator
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