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 2864581 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2865977 epoch_slot_no: 14777 block_no: 2864447 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3509 time: 2019-07-19 07:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x67967c124a122d59e87c9e0eac359b6e76c2636db9ba0c54c33b479393ce7371Block Operator
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