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 2861722 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2863118 epoch_slot_no: 11918 block_no: 2861588 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1678 time: 2019-07-18 15:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa4e595f036021876f6861b5baff6bc80f2f204ce1ba85cdf022697874ac71be1Block Operator
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