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 2868817 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2870213 epoch_slot_no: 19013 block_no: 2868683 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2019-07-20 07:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2f11b1dd2029a42d3ba1ae5d36779230c21394a16b62f5473a15c08b27b5a678Block Operator
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