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 2874157 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2875552 epoch_slot_no: 2752 block_no: 2874022 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1378 time: 2019-07-21 13:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xebf063b1db062fd2f4aed1d5e7ef97e2785d9337f6db981ba57c045e4b36dd94Block Operator
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