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 2861122 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2862518 epoch_slot_no: 11318 block_no: 2860988 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3054 time: 2019-07-18 12:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x085f6d9b94cc69097a5b6c1bc0d3f12a8366eaccb4cb89fd5389de9cd17947b2Block Operator
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