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 2859634 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2861030 epoch_slot_no: 9830 block_no: 2859500 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1354 time: 2019-07-18 04:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfccc21f260acfdd9b2c6eff957a52681b2a0b617113625cfeff79b2e516f53b5Block Operator
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