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 2864125 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2865521 epoch_slot_no: 14321 block_no: 2863991 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1706 time: 2019-07-19 05:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8d4303f13e7a51897860723fa5c7e401bb5454a32120aed61d643fca69953436Block Operator
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