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 2862667 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2864063 epoch_slot_no: 12863 block_no: 2862533 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 993 time: 2019-07-18 21:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3d60eacddf8e77cb439dd1a21b9d655bb168713e31999927e41664b5589e1f49Block Operator
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