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 2871189 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2872585 epoch_slot_no: 21385 block_no: 2871055 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1211 time: 2019-07-20 20:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x97b1340cd142f6ee00187c26af1b53e1291e6719a2b1af13e32c4e9d705a57acBlock Operator
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