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 2861016 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2862412 epoch_slot_no: 11212 block_no: 2860882 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2339 time: 2019-07-18 12:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4392b896b5ae2950c2ecf6194667323590664acafe75a6b6fad1591741fc4e0bBlock Operator
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