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 860216 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 860271 epoch_slot_no: 17871 block_no: 860175 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1386 time: 2018-04-11 01:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1c4c520d7989ab0af53f586a65bf10501776443794c6625f45ff0ec927b8040eBlock Operator
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