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 2860464 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2861860 epoch_slot_no: 10660 block_no: 2860330 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1030 time: 2019-07-18 08:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5be950bb6b2666744fd31dbf3ddffa75f010a2d13155bf0984c6a8cb0dde1c8dBlock Operator
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