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 861945 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 862000 epoch_slot_no: 19600 block_no: 861904 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2018-04-11 10:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1b3301d1ce402910ee938a6eda96fdd54693cc51cb853a1f55b42f24fdb802d8Block Operator
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