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 2874052 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2875447 epoch_slot_no: 2647 block_no: 2873917 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2244 time: 2019-07-21 12:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x88a11ad7eafe1f820e3a11774bc29c642bfa98770f6cfa84b0c852761300201eBlock Operator
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