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 2866502 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2867898 epoch_slot_no: 16698 block_no: 2866368 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1168 time: 2019-07-19 18:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9fae3ec71e7225ce66ad7fd2f68a6868d9c2e3f874055ac8c5d64021f101ff52Block Operator
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