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 2873762 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2875157 epoch_slot_no: 2357 block_no: 2873627 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4206 time: 2019-07-21 10:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x815da4c2ce681c9abf2e569caa4ae5911c8d6d5033353928f62a4228a1e66b9fBlock Operator
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