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 2870509 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2871905 epoch_slot_no: 20705 block_no: 2870375 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1030 time: 2019-07-20 16:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd41679697f4a7e0a478e74f0e871252720cdb3f3f7f71e94a07b302bec89c960Block Operator
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