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 2869067 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2870463 epoch_slot_no: 19263 block_no: 2868933 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1572 time: 2019-07-20 08:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbe5b614fe2039b795b5126f288bc08242184fcb7a5961a1324d1ed35b182be23Block Operator
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