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 2871636 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2873031 epoch_slot_no: 231 block_no: 2871501 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1028 time: 2019-07-20 23:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb83e23e9a4ef4fb80bc0d6b9d9e5462cec3df2c77eda9793f715f8a950260836Block Operator
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