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 2872517 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2873912 epoch_slot_no: 1112 block_no: 2872382 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3703 time: 2019-07-21 03:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf0b1ce8847069bd47852023ced1926bb74ab873a27dd4b9a4a8636898ca3a4b1Block Operator
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