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 2860971 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2862367 epoch_slot_no: 11167 block_no: 2860837 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2368 time: 2019-07-18 11:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2fd88fd0fc099cf6950ee09a1513d446855f784e1b9d661b8b849bceeb090c14Block Operator
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