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 860692 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 860747 epoch_slot_no: 18347 block_no: 860651 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1358 time: 2018-04-11 03:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x617c85ca4074d8606d9f3f9abe9512f98ca1ab7e9d4703c9673e97c1d5a06518Block Operator
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