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 2871093 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2872489 epoch_slot_no: 21289 block_no: 2870959 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 985 time: 2019-07-20 20:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7b7a8167c381d1b4855bfa6dcfb34ec0da2e1b97daa428d15a5f7cac94ba8caaBlock Operator
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