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 861750 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 861805 epoch_slot_no: 19405 block_no: 861709 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1116 time: 2018-04-11 09:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x24b7b2c8c04a638e3b747db37b01eaa3619b28767018b103e134f54b5c3b66cdBlock Operator
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