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 2875077 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2876472 epoch_slot_no: 3672 block_no: 2874942 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3437 time: 2019-07-21 18:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4ca44a1d2484d4ad627c59e3a23b1dfe58dd5bc18a5a02df05e0b02438145d3dBlock Operator
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