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 2861092 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2862488 epoch_slot_no: 11288 block_no: 2860958 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3460 time: 2019-07-18 12:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xed3417bc1ef64a9c4b84920b30f45f87f899579d1c26364168a26365ce2c90f3Block Operator
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