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 2858368 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2859764 epoch_slot_no: 8564 block_no: 2858234 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2019-07-17 21:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe70f9504e7a0ffaca977d620c471302cee859e31f7fc12aab8bd0a11dae4ba3bBlock Operator
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