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 2871327 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2872723 epoch_slot_no: 21523 block_no: 2871193 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1030 time: 2019-07-20 21:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd2d7ed8af3ae91a8a69d38480f39a9fe5bbb89ff8847f2d8ceef79c28f8fc323Block Operator
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