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 2866021 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2867417 epoch_slot_no: 16217 block_no: 2865887 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4426 time: 2019-07-19 15:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6f8cab0a3271f223cab4d948315c69dcc3cc3d04bf1a12a53dad496dfca48f7cBlock Operator
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