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 2860629 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2862025 epoch_slot_no: 10825 block_no: 2860495 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2019-07-18 09:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7d799e6b8d537ea5a5579f5eae489176572e2c284d6f91fa07d7be9ff0f69bd2Block Operator
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