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 2868603 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2869999 epoch_slot_no: 18799 block_no: 2868469 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1851 time: 2019-07-20 06:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x11a1479a898f24c9e626f0c4e6d8cb280b3476b2f759e9d2fb820584dc142281Block Operator
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