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 2870499 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2871895 epoch_slot_no: 20695 block_no: 2870365 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1531 time: 2019-07-20 16:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfeab89d6c2a9c74aa5957797e36a8b5b6dc2fbdae7df511d6fc2d7043f5d09a0Block Operator
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