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 2862587 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2863983 epoch_slot_no: 12783 block_no: 2862453 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 944 time: 2019-07-18 20:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x71f51793628b0df2ca7645f620c5919c0e4506c626f9e8f8ad3da1efee77d5edBlock Operator
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