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 2859314 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2860710 epoch_slot_no: 9510 block_no: 2859180 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1752 time: 2019-07-18 02:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe109ebfacd1df9695954d9d6fc71fe3a5e12362f70e72990d9a91f5d646a2ed1Block Operator
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