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 2866407 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2867803 epoch_slot_no: 16603 block_no: 2866273 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2009 time: 2019-07-19 17:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x04cd7ec36b62093bd766f240cb1f562e49e2f9369e99a9564cb96888679aea65Block Operator
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