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 2868678 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2870074 epoch_slot_no: 18874 block_no: 2868544 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2077 time: 2019-07-20 06:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4f96ceec40443381a285ccd3c4e86a21b511adf03f18d90aa82ccae49c7a2a8bBlock Operator
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