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 2861755 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2863151 epoch_slot_no: 11951 block_no: 2861621 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 6395 time: 2019-07-18 16:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xad7a682a7402a20678cc9708fcf19a2ab9f2efe45146c4cf32793ded21ce1b8aBlock Operator
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