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 2865136 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2866532 epoch_slot_no: 15332 block_no: 2865002 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1100 time: 2019-07-19 10:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x33936e135e52fba8a2c10d1680ff74ca0cede83db2f77a8bbc590ebcff370b79Block Operator
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