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 2861860 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2863256 epoch_slot_no: 12056 block_no: 2861726 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2817 time: 2019-07-18 16:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe6b4a3aaa4c3d92f0f6e3abda7ed9d9ab084fd460e3758734b710f980cd5f868Block Operator
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