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 2863201 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2864597 epoch_slot_no: 13397 block_no: 2863067 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 987 time: 2019-07-19 00:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2e44b4361f7164e1547348efa09437c5bb6aafaad712af55b8a861b24e63017eBlock Operator
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