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 2871091 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2872487 epoch_slot_no: 21287 block_no: 2870957 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1929 time: 2019-07-20 20:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x20c5575bdf9a89fc4b8b7353b2ec6a7706244ff70fd876823e16c8b8623f01eeBlock Operator
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