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 2861438 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2862834 epoch_slot_no: 11634 block_no: 2861304 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2171 time: 2019-07-18 14:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3db7b855a05c3e9be46b2700e7ec0e1db8bb85a2698ec34d2186ebca427d36a2Block Operator
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