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 2861830 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2863226 epoch_slot_no: 12026 block_no: 2861696 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1699 time: 2019-07-18 16:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc565c674e148d57895d8d378d5e4873f379e53b7414a8b84ed054ea82299c4a8Block Operator
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