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 2860610 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2862006 epoch_slot_no: 10806 block_no: 2860476 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2056 time: 2019-07-18 09:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe7672d211e60ebc49af32ec026b4b109069f5830f4cac78f2cb98d57c4e9e7e9Block Operator
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