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 2867556 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2868952 epoch_slot_no: 17752 block_no: 2867422 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1203 time: 2019-07-20 00:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x41c7d8432e9f4f037548c977f96d89428f33b4053422e11363080b17d7087b0fBlock Operator
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