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 2867535 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2868931 epoch_slot_no: 17731 block_no: 2867401 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1030 time: 2019-07-20 00:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x26b00a7cfdf8d47ac4be815856f5e990a3e42b5959f44fc5c83e35d3fdfc7209Block Operator
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