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 2864616 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2866012 epoch_slot_no: 14812 block_no: 2864482 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2951 time: 2019-07-19 08:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf01cd76547f3c9f537e44d1de1bcf839db52823fa812451dc9f95e7d44d1c9a3Block Operator
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