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 2861156 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2862552 epoch_slot_no: 11352 block_no: 2861022 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2025 time: 2019-07-18 12:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x288d76abca91bbc782db2c7b5211ba3a329f3ca36296fcac791f096904f5e649Block Operator
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