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 2869656 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2871052 epoch_slot_no: 19852 block_no: 2869522 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1379 time: 2019-07-20 12:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa19d51f3e26107f7a47eb2a52ed58bbe07fb627cc3ea920e6e4ce93b213e5344Block Operator
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