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 860652 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 860707 epoch_slot_no: 18307 block_no: 860611 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1022 time: 2018-04-11 03:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x539e0017bcea71304da092b0f922e99c80b250ee96ab69d2bf3fcb5fe1721601Block Operator
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