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 2873402 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2874797 epoch_slot_no: 1997 block_no: 2873267 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4465 time: 2019-07-21 08:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x791322bfcf909db4d636c273f03ccc380adbc4cc053eba3f9d3a88cf9585a1ebBlock Operator
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