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 2865481 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2866877 epoch_slot_no: 15677 block_no: 2865347 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 7141 time: 2019-07-19 12:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8a95c45474d025ce0935a8f03b883da9abf3d523451e9d29123cf1efbd3e0396Block Operator
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