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 2869402 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2870798 epoch_slot_no: 19598 block_no: 2869268 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1203 time: 2019-07-20 10:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe3d27f4a8d4e77736365420606b313aaff1c755d13da28b1e849259a82e61026Block Operator
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