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 2873178 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2874573 epoch_slot_no: 1773 block_no: 2873043 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1534 time: 2019-07-21 07:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x02c73ae276914560e3e36b0c0c845e7a95a052eb935663f5f34cd5bd3e527c30Block Operator
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