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 2864857 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2866253 epoch_slot_no: 15053 block_no: 2864723 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2019-07-19 09:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x78eeee7c11d56a112c98de671a18107a2d3d645deefc5631df5e703433b3a70aBlock Operator
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