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 2865384 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2866780 epoch_slot_no: 15580 block_no: 2865250 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1344 time: 2019-07-19 12:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x101b9ea77db7bbd61ac91b5065c6dfd70c4eb0e4539b1557e18c80ea17448977Block Operator
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