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 2871945 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2873340 epoch_slot_no: 540 block_no: 2871810 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1382 time: 2019-07-21 00:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf3a1d860fcf251be4e483556e5d57c7d1acce4267e7bfdc45280e682793ae819Block Operator
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