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 2867795 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2869191 epoch_slot_no: 17991 block_no: 2867661 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1030 time: 2019-07-20 01:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2aeb0a70ca1f427b01ed061c6a89c917649ab362785d586898c8ddb06c2dc452Block Operator
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