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 861461 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 861516 epoch_slot_no: 19116 block_no: 861420 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1747 time: 2018-04-11 07:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x65ce5d70b41e7aff054d405a3820884b1906e3467826eb5b1e8f04c97c0cd5dcBlock Operator
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