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 2862619 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2864015 epoch_slot_no: 12815 block_no: 2862485 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2019-07-18 20:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x37941e6a21f75c0d760e996773d76ddab2e581aa716d4bca3a5bb5a58416f745Block Operator
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