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 2874323 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2875718 epoch_slot_no: 2918 block_no: 2874188 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2356 time: 2019-07-21 13:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6dc7fb2d255cbda17a81e6cb0da2872ad1cea0c6ca6e6ee868904a62bec62630Block Operator
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