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 861652 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 861707 epoch_slot_no: 19307 block_no: 861611 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1207 time: 2018-04-11 09:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x420dd342ab5bc7b4d1cda492c8910e3b42a2946b43a9417908b8ba88bb573779Block Operator
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