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 2871659 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2873054 epoch_slot_no: 254 block_no: 2871524 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1738 time: 2019-07-20 23:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3c75114e371ed3d37e87af5766461248196714949da65989f5baaa52003480f0Block Operator
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