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 2867459 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2868855 epoch_slot_no: 17655 block_no: 2867325 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 997 time: 2019-07-19 23:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3836dc99ed84798d46c9e0e229d2b0f27e1d34c4a4ffd17179220cdcae56f903Block Operator
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