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 861026 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 861081 epoch_slot_no: 18681 block_no: 860985 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1559 time: 2018-04-11 05:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd178744a790e0e2f9f372fc45ef0d63079d898380a619a3f7379addefd2904ceBlock Operator
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