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 2863811 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2865207 epoch_slot_no: 14007 block_no: 2863677 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2019-07-19 03:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfc673041b0c7899c5ae704e985d827e4ab6b8f0e69b54d99c6f8583309b74bf8Block Operator
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