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 2863813 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2865209 epoch_slot_no: 14009 block_no: 2863679 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2029 time: 2019-07-19 03:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc26057c1359b86535043190d999c0ea1b1032e51e7a77f77ccddc5776d5e831aBlock Operator
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