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 2875363 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2876758 epoch_slot_no: 3958 block_no: 2875228 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3156 time: 2019-07-21 19:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x010d4ad12f8d5ef4610d9d1e6a91df3e6b67af1c64fd932a37c8044013bb4a5fBlock Operator
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