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 2867361 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2868757 epoch_slot_no: 17557 block_no: 2867227 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2440 time: 2019-07-19 23:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2cf1e3614fb93fc1f0cb276a4197d699f11cf0ca7479a9016b1c5802319aff6bBlock Operator
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