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 2863777 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2865173 epoch_slot_no: 13973 block_no: 2863643 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1286 time: 2019-07-19 03:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x17af12e2375d6d1c9b7f25d096b1245dcdc41478e4cf3280e416061dbb789718Block Operator
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