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 2859161 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2860557 epoch_slot_no: 9357 block_no: 2859027 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1211 time: 2019-07-18 01:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x889c7d109261723c93ee729c09acb7254c0efe4c5190e06e6497ff1a19124950Block Operator
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