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 2869261 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2870657 epoch_slot_no: 19457 block_no: 2869127 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2477 time: 2019-07-20 09:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0485375daa96a43816bc1dd3c209f0c3b1b0cf85eb2c84f94d6076cd9ad863c6Block Operator
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