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 2858918 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2860314 epoch_slot_no: 9114 block_no: 2858784 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1022 time: 2019-07-18 00:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6c4b75ef5e09d8b27451a77e2b8dff1176fb0e459da0139f02226e3fb8bb1c83Block Operator
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