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 2869731 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2871127 epoch_slot_no: 19927 block_no: 2869597 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1346 time: 2019-07-20 12:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x15fd2768f32bd064c96d11a81216ff39bf166c761f01f506891a886395646185Block Operator
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