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 2873942 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2875337 epoch_slot_no: 2537 block_no: 2873807 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2652 time: 2019-07-21 11:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc21fcc094a252800d54b8d86deb8758671f33f2ea1c403e4c642678922b6e529Block Operator
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