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 2875393 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2876788 epoch_slot_no: 3988 block_no: 2875258 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1345 time: 2019-07-21 19:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x64b203a72fd6d6dce37f07d8427962d3dbd527b2b1eecb7d30baa6a5a1bcac71Block Operator
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