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 2862856 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2864252 epoch_slot_no: 13052 block_no: 2862722 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1467 time: 2019-07-18 22:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x06de83c738a3d28fedb13fa20348343d7b484e5edf8592c05a2b9e9218099019Block Operator
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