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 2867821 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2869217 epoch_slot_no: 18017 block_no: 2867687 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 6950 time: 2019-07-20 01:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5ed8bc64862b501ae3520ca3a1c3e199ddcc5b1502249fc3cfab7fd0418630d0Block Operator
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