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 2868783 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2870179 epoch_slot_no: 18979 block_no: 2868649 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1880 time: 2019-07-20 07:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x92f510949a5cc2aab7e76bcff2c216941bb4e9a789699ac6f18261ae59d4fa58Block Operator
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