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 2859685 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2861081 epoch_slot_no: 9881 block_no: 2859551 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1531 time: 2019-07-18 04:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7ff15f57229b3cf003059301ee30bc9821a2b49a773541cf3eb4c3cb81437765Block Operator
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