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 2861746 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2863142 epoch_slot_no: 11942 block_no: 2861612 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2813 time: 2019-07-18 16:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x330d2928a0ceea0e72002f431249d377dd425ad7d3b43aec830ecd2e784457f0Block Operator
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