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 2865170 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2866566 epoch_slot_no: 15366 block_no: 2865036 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1771 time: 2019-07-19 11:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeee21b9c352739502911ddc9d88552fa29337dd8d4335ff1a2ef0ce2c15df2e9Block Operator
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