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 2861513 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2862909 epoch_slot_no: 11709 block_no: 2861379 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3162 time: 2019-07-18 14:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc2e574d4820ef7f62dbe37a99d74c87f42bf289283414f780b0e9d3e74dde70aBlock Operator
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