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 2871530 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2872925 epoch_slot_no: 125 block_no: 2871395 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1357 time: 2019-07-20 22:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6b6e76869a13a05a1d86820ad0e6a03da3b5fc9a6243b21da5d636330fe71e0fBlock Operator
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