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 862121 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 862176 epoch_slot_no: 19776 block_no: 862080 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2100 time: 2018-04-11 11:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc6a4acd9dc3af30b52d04fd11e397ee246ebfac268a3c3de349f8a7b63f64306Block Operator
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