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 2865865 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2867261 epoch_slot_no: 16061 block_no: 2865731 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2194 time: 2019-07-19 14:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4e5f25dce77c29ea241f12dcd14d156036394d41137b457856605ab2b65a29a4Block Operator
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