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 2858246 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2859642 epoch_slot_no: 8442 block_no: 2858112 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1861 time: 2019-07-17 20:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x61e531fcfa67ec4c0dd53044f1632cab7d1a44d66496ff36b85eb236d8723bd7Block Operator
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