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 861491 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 861546 epoch_slot_no: 19146 block_no: 861450 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1838 time: 2018-04-11 08:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6799fb75a216953ec67d650c7cb3f1283449f42bb92bc6e22488f5e31513cccdBlock Operator
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