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 2866076 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2867472 epoch_slot_no: 16272 block_no: 2865942 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2555 time: 2019-07-19 16:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x05397a19484b2635354d8ddcd8d2204144147e3ff19e8151c6d99706e8a82a43Block Operator
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