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 2871357 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2872753 epoch_slot_no: 21553 block_no: 2871223 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1375 time: 2019-07-20 21:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x287a7a3127b58d628181114edb8493442e2f9c8742a002bbbd4b4707b4ffeb16Block Operator
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