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 2874662 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2876057 epoch_slot_no: 3257 block_no: 2874527 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3926 time: 2019-07-21 15:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xebbfe2a6f0b4c37ba9025eef4d8cf862b443120cf95ae249a6cd2671eada54abBlock Operator
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