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 2863728 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2865124 epoch_slot_no: 13924 block_no: 2863594 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2046 time: 2019-07-19 03:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x94e5149e5bb1ba79df42985b2411661e1a8b176850b9d501e051dd07b6242730Block Operator
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