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 2860158 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2861554 epoch_slot_no: 10354 block_no: 2860024 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2818 time: 2019-07-18 07:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x325988155d02f84457e19c95741f83c90e819b64b2a7d598100b82e1d2e23233Block Operator
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