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 2861197 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2862593 epoch_slot_no: 11393 block_no: 2861063 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3491 time: 2019-07-18 13:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7fe9867db743df676c470d211cd5baee00126a217c3a80fc19a83fa99febbb4fBlock Operator
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