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 2874897 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2876292 epoch_slot_no: 3492 block_no: 2874762 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 992 time: 2019-07-21 17:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x166058b586a6374f674c8e06a5d5cb7742989abe0b6549e3aadf09a21630b345Block Operator
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