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 2859993 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2861389 epoch_slot_no: 10189 block_no: 2859859 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1699 time: 2019-07-18 06:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe439a0c354d70f816f9725d6ef19c7ab64f81ba5b23d0858e31e0b7e25c1dca6Block Operator
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