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 2862451 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2863847 epoch_slot_no: 12647 block_no: 2862317 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2824 time: 2019-07-18 20:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1de9cea4f7fbcd1365f3237dbb3da137f5404b3baf8cf548dee04d8b82cfe4a7Block Operator
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