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 860851 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 860906 epoch_slot_no: 18506 block_no: 860810 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1190 time: 2018-04-11 04:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x86bdb2c0e0fbc3d1678873b6619ca1e3d3057dff10e60b989b52b714ab29a2e0Block Operator
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