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 2874037 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2875432 epoch_slot_no: 2632 block_no: 2873902 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1563 time: 2019-07-21 12:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9f3944113bdf515f598916389502027d4e40c1e5a0d0d19ffce9fd60ab60fac5Block Operator
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