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 2869595 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2870991 epoch_slot_no: 19791 block_no: 2869461 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3310 time: 2019-07-20 11:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8d4b2de644b9781a7eab82ea29ba9ad97a47561d1fb9b44b5d1ba74b0d54cd29Block Operator
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