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 2865717 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2867113 epoch_slot_no: 15913 block_no: 2865583 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1348 time: 2019-07-19 14:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe55f271ff56a7eb2c7188b1af971022b9909d1956597ce251b39aabc75fa4389Block Operator
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