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 2869500 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2870896 epoch_slot_no: 19696 block_no: 2869366 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1219 time: 2019-07-20 11:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcdda537d54b9e5b2e10bb31311a10ee2e666ec20faa8e1efe7c988582262f404Block Operator
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