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 2868873 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2870269 epoch_slot_no: 19069 block_no: 2868739 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 997 time: 2019-07-20 07:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x16f8b038518d056695308e34afdf742aec0d36720e6266747bf26d524c80c9b8Block Operator
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