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 2872908 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2874303 epoch_slot_no: 1503 block_no: 2872773 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1029 time: 2019-07-21 06:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0c0fd4a4275931269447b8a4d04c5fe868d2bd75044a6d975acfc03e52b47ab8Block Operator
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