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 2874531 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2875926 epoch_slot_no: 3126 block_no: 2874396 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1490 time: 2019-07-21 15:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0902cd95f0af249f047e47485028614cd9272a67d28ec4a494fa7f17ff799476Block Operator
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