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 2873451 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2874846 epoch_slot_no: 2046 block_no: 2873316 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1395 time: 2019-07-21 09:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9b3f4aa17f8b32cb64e306aeab2c60f6e21662363b3db0da521af9dd3078134eBlock Operator
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