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 2863321 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2864717 epoch_slot_no: 13517 block_no: 2863187 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3889 time: 2019-07-19 00:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x992a7abc878d0bc90493d6735c3b5a19f2d2056e435deda15ff519f6b2ecb776Block Operator
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