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 2870078 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2871474 epoch_slot_no: 20274 block_no: 2869944 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1379 time: 2019-07-20 14:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe28e17ebcd254c83f462c0c8834ff23ed7e06d9bd42b061d307204fa27348707Block Operator
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