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 2873567 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2874962 epoch_slot_no: 2162 block_no: 2873432 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1357 time: 2019-07-21 09:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb1c3e2cab00907abad402eb3e5a8aa3dbe9af429f21b0633ca26ba45ce1a6adcBlock Operator
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