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 2860883 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2862279 epoch_slot_no: 11079 block_no: 2860749 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1712 time: 2019-07-18 11:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0c90e1718973a1beb8891c6ff6dd57ccca76500b3d9fc1e6354c254593fae124Block Operator
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