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 2872142 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2873537 epoch_slot_no: 737 block_no: 2872007 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2292 time: 2019-07-21 01:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6611d6f4e4a279f88803ffb19139411b476699f60907d6f03f07ec6151d45960Block Operator
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