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 2859883 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2861279 epoch_slot_no: 10079 block_no: 2859749 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1572 time: 2019-07-18 05:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbfffc0a44e63db942c118ab13ef67d150ec90e85fb71f3d56a8f70132738b2acBlock Operator
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