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 2875382 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2876777 epoch_slot_no: 3977 block_no: 2875247 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4284 time: 2019-07-21 19:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb765c50e79bcb5bd99fc1d8de0f4505ac457ea3742e11bf3b0a1647ad7f16b7cBlock Operator
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