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 2871381 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2872777 epoch_slot_no: 21577 block_no: 2871247 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2201 time: 2019-07-20 21:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xef85074af1d1e9d542e3274d95c392de4787ea84e4fcaedbc9f07e0d445f6d0dBlock Operator
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