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 2875257 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2876652 epoch_slot_no: 3852 block_no: 2875122 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 996 time: 2019-07-21 19:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5f3ca57838963a4c1da17b9ec60a7201bea41eef512188c47295abf7bf921501Block Operator
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