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 2867397 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2868793 epoch_slot_no: 17593 block_no: 2867263 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 993 time: 2019-07-19 23:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbbe3197866d632729ec55224cd0a047a4ef2b544eef369e6449d8a3dc2318057Block Operator
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