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 860905 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 860960 epoch_slot_no: 18560 block_no: 860864 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1022 time: 2018-04-11 04:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb812668f43ff83b34f2c48e98a9d16bc926b3b171f3c680615b2564d3f7ac6a4Block Operator
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