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 2860980 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2862376 epoch_slot_no: 11176 block_no: 2860846 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1211 time: 2019-07-18 11:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1fe3ec257ca8614c65946b5041446c014743953a1d0ba2cdcf5458eccfd87071Block Operator
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