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 2871342 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2872738 epoch_slot_no: 21538 block_no: 2871208 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2130 time: 2019-07-20 21:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x91f7dd24c780f98dc3ab6e4395f05f3c10625c6a17127739f849954a0f34df62Block Operator
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