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 2860914 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2862310 epoch_slot_no: 11110 block_no: 2860780 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2019-07-18 11:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbe9b0703b0ab0cca7104afc4bdd33adc25fc80ff2568614c33e7a5f65220c962Block Operator
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