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 2862358 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2863754 epoch_slot_no: 12554 block_no: 2862224 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2007 time: 2019-07-18 19:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x181f46def4544972c02dc2d60c7d15ca207b9dab8cd07793e9655383e6d7d71aBlock Operator
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