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 2861645 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2863041 epoch_slot_no: 11841 block_no: 2861511 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1387 time: 2019-07-18 15:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0bfb6086206824ac1da64e89643f35b46cae9b3f550a335280e6286105f9b839Block Operator
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