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 2862885 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2864281 epoch_slot_no: 13081 block_no: 2862751 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2593 time: 2019-07-18 22:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5c7beef14f5a2829d535ff76ac6780cf76c4d3c389d1407e221102b52bae5d70Block Operator
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