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 2867140 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2868536 epoch_slot_no: 17336 block_no: 2867006 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1572 time: 2019-07-19 22:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb63852f85743593bfc8fb2bab01409824dbbc1b8f19d729ef3a023ff873b35deBlock Operator
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