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 2868371 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2869767 epoch_slot_no: 18567 block_no: 2868237 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2074 time: 2019-07-20 04:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf1e90699c2a733c7c7b3222a64ccd5781267be3f2e1d0de15996ae8d200d2d6fBlock Operator
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