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 2863536 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2864932 epoch_slot_no: 13732 block_no: 2863402 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2019-07-19 02:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdc9a45a4efb0c143520e190bc18279aa21f0fdd81ed1003c43fe9129245b83a8Block Operator
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