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 2868212 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2869608 epoch_slot_no: 18408 block_no: 2868078 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2306 time: 2019-07-20 04:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf1a3868250748951e82b3f4537a5d81c5f895bdc1b45d013d2fee917b1e6d4c4Block Operator
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