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 2869986 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2871382 epoch_slot_no: 20182 block_no: 2869852 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 993 time: 2019-07-20 13:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2f1ad59d8d3937bcb9222c8078d4697ffc56775f38e2b612aa395e9dc841c0acBlock Operator
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