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 2874278 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2875673 epoch_slot_no: 2873 block_no: 2874143 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2097 time: 2019-07-21 13:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8c377bff77d7b7e7e57ded5798fd3445a814527133e51c8f45654de678ccb4c7Block Operator
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