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 2873609 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2875004 epoch_slot_no: 2204 block_no: 2873474 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1033 time: 2019-07-21 09:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeab70a192453ad4c65358f2a8b0b62aaca238409569b5cc9423ca721b6f9b643Block Operator
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