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 2873222 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2874617 epoch_slot_no: 1817 block_no: 2873087 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5554 time: 2019-07-21 07:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8fe1df372ddd9522d2a1e29e552af8fe961e5b3038c1a52ee9d11e1ae9c82404Block Operator
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