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 2873649 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2875044 epoch_slot_no: 2244 block_no: 2873514 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1390 time: 2019-07-21 10:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x08463b4e14a8009c256ae38c62c36c4753caa2c0d6b0d76a5df358efc3f0383fBlock Operator
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