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 2870439 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2871835 epoch_slot_no: 20635 block_no: 2870305 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1662 time: 2019-07-20 16:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x04000f9b7f4f25c7819d2b2f05e82b33f13deb6fc01ad0983e0b83715d1eaa17Block Operator
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