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 2869697 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2871093 epoch_slot_no: 19893 block_no: 2869563 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1030 time: 2019-07-20 12:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe72f4b5170c8c3cf862fa1d224ac7e02a715ae863e34fc760e49218887a5bd69Block Operator
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