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 2872698 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2874093 epoch_slot_no: 1293 block_no: 2872563 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2548 time: 2019-07-21 04:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa7ed1b24b2abcfca5f0e35a4b69571a17c20e3db13ae95a4bfc0e20e41112df6Block Operator
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