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 2860291 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2861687 epoch_slot_no: 10487 block_no: 2860157 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3182 time: 2019-07-18 08:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x27c7c82cfe585311d784c11b16167b6a320ad7e37aca7b0a87784447c7645093Block Operator
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