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 2863671 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2865067 epoch_slot_no: 13867 block_no: 2863537 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1896 time: 2019-07-19 02:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x519eacde1759de87264b52265333e9d79bc50f1ef6f40a9bbde63f09e22afba3Block Operator
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