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 2859225 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2860621 epoch_slot_no: 9421 block_no: 2859091 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2574 time: 2019-07-18 02:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb350030a6350fb207145e798b9d91bf3e5b6c8fbbef2adabb6b46174d8cb4dd0Block Operator
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