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 2860736 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2862132 epoch_slot_no: 10932 block_no: 2860602 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2019-07-18 10:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8ea8d7623984e753fd5176e63c5097f11e7d2a6b0ffacd361092dbc59448cb39Block Operator
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