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 2870258 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2871654 epoch_slot_no: 20454 block_no: 2870124 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1658 time: 2019-07-20 15:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x30e42db7df15ce94b2838eb4e04675e42ac46c2a76b265fd4f34a2e66aff91d4Block Operator
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