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 2863076 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2864472 epoch_slot_no: 13272 block_no: 2862942 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 987 time: 2019-07-18 23:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7b3044a5cec9573cb4426a7ad4cbfc5a1d4bb0c6e82d3c2df5db009f7dbfba5aBlock Operator
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