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 2874262 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2875657 epoch_slot_no: 2857 block_no: 2874127 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2088 time: 2019-07-21 13:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x89b70ba75219d7690b46632b66d6ee73d3463f43c4563a101ead4db7ccfd9118Block Operator
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