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 2869851 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2871247 epoch_slot_no: 20047 block_no: 2869717 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2840 time: 2019-07-20 13:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb8c54416949b708e52c90d4879e527581db4394d17d73c2fa3a491b7e426311bBlock Operator
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