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 861211 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 861266 epoch_slot_no: 18866 block_no: 861170 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 6076 time: 2018-04-11 06:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9810356b5f9e1275e2f193009f944515397c71c88da552af6ec4e3b5b7f45a2cBlock Operator
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