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 2863289 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2864685 epoch_slot_no: 13485 block_no: 2863155 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2019-07-19 00:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x564115ec1a243da2f0a671e76cbb681e401fc52aec4cd97c3585ddb2b2477058Block Operator
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