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 2859265 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2860661 epoch_slot_no: 9461 block_no: 2859131 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1379 time: 2019-07-18 02:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe08fd2e59172d546b9f36f3c805786c401186f9d6b7b46f7ba826d0a3fbe6440Block Operator
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