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 2861845 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2863241 epoch_slot_no: 12041 block_no: 2861711 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2935 time: 2019-07-18 16:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6c9d7d5906114e5e50cf7fcce6d272f5b9eac370d57537174de3ecd03ba04c6fBlock Operator
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