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 2864465 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2865861 epoch_slot_no: 14661 block_no: 2864331 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1845 time: 2019-07-19 07:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2310366d408ecbc2febfd24bbe4b9d6a3f814d838b36e20b538c3505bc191c2cBlock Operator
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