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 2862253 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2863649 epoch_slot_no: 12449 block_no: 2862119 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4005 time: 2019-07-18 18:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x988326207ad53f47ae274be2393ae9c4e92c3826b2dbdc0fb9052d1eaf014d09Block Operator
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