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 2862061 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2863457 epoch_slot_no: 12257 block_no: 2861927 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 8975 time: 2019-07-18 17:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0f57176d40e929b18334a0e3c71f9b585d8981a246c005e1ea1bd476d8d7a101Block Operator
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