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 2858664 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2860060 epoch_slot_no: 8860 block_no: 2858530 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2019-07-17 22:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaada6e45c9c0bfe79e62283b773bd4b4d983a5530d3f390cb44c252e5d8a1526Block Operator
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