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 2874399 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2875794 epoch_slot_no: 2994 block_no: 2874264 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4351 time: 2019-07-21 14:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8325f1b03fbffc27dd2bace381272b57f19ee281fa78962c9e1dfc8e0b0bbeabBlock Operator
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