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 2861779 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2863175 epoch_slot_no: 11975 block_no: 2861645 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1573 time: 2019-07-18 16:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xda3025f406bb74c6729510e3e4a08957b91a1411c2c9e523ddda9812c323ce11Block Operator
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