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 2872647 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2874042 epoch_slot_no: 1242 block_no: 2872512 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1033 time: 2019-07-21 04:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2e0328e0188bd3e8fc5b399fc9c46864863b94a19a76e84e0e9d529e35646410Block Operator
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