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 2860699 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2862095 epoch_slot_no: 10895 block_no: 2860565 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3158 time: 2019-07-18 10:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1792e278e093acc969a6747ded2ad1d25564497aa93d16c260b9054976f42ba4Block Operator
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