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 2863322 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2864718 epoch_slot_no: 13518 block_no: 2863188 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2415 time: 2019-07-19 00:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x33ae4f02f43ab845aae3cc25c5ddb90700635b215620e0b14eee6437b7b8fecfBlock Operator
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