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 2868978 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2870374 epoch_slot_no: 19174 block_no: 2868844 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1662 time: 2019-07-20 08:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x074a622d5b6758de8f0e5c16db72ce57c4850e32dd77664f578735e15d422b62Block Operator
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