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 2864683 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2866079 epoch_slot_no: 14879 block_no: 2864549 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2019-07-19 08:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaa9555d5db2522e2fe0a074fe6c010e154b42d87d27ccc2a1c011a413d9d16b2Block Operator
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