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 2873057 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2874452 epoch_slot_no: 1652 block_no: 2872922 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1025 time: 2019-07-21 06:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf06e5fb8c9e368ea0ba9e25c5d6884d511d4426008ae47f92178c0a2e1b6c720Block Operator
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