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 2871632 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2873027 epoch_slot_no: 227 block_no: 2871497 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1926 time: 2019-07-20 23:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x822e3477fa45d220c10357d8a96c591f2b4ac1fa94ed9430ffd69e6686d90336Block Operator
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