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 2859689 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2861085 epoch_slot_no: 9885 block_no: 2859555 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2019-07-18 04:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd69c1447c4a3e1dfcf6829ce5016a9e2077df9baf9f796fa5ba5fd664b31b232Block Operator
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