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 2865888 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2867284 epoch_slot_no: 16084 block_no: 2865754 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2352 time: 2019-07-19 15:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x88d190659f2de435c1d5926f4c135f5f795965b01b12c0acf4b4263c6a568eb5Block Operator
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