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 2869224 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2870620 epoch_slot_no: 19420 block_no: 2869090 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 989 time: 2019-07-20 09:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x303f75a95f14e7ecc9b683d09630d01aed06e66eb1878a44227d1ded8ea5be77Block Operator
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