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 2864958 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2866354 epoch_slot_no: 15154 block_no: 2864824 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1534 time: 2019-07-19 09:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd87632a0cd2d1062db202a12546e0e5690a8de99c8cba6be4ba0e371ba312e4fBlock Operator
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