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 2862505 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2863901 epoch_slot_no: 12701 block_no: 2862371 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2019-07-18 20:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa3accddb24926daf1e2d7dfb16fbec3f6e2acf491a340636b761e8ceb2701e8fBlock Operator
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