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 860980 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 861035 epoch_slot_no: 18635 block_no: 860939 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3558 time: 2018-04-11 05:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6fdb9e3c0dadd8970a9794cb6451cb4b80aa647bd23e69955996dc4fc56a44f5Block Operator
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