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 2869981 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2871377 epoch_slot_no: 20177 block_no: 2869847 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5685 time: 2019-07-20 13:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x45d9b0b2c8141e6d6ad3b9efb50e8c199ae09235796de45aa7653eb0b1b05df2Block Operator
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