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 2875511 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2876906 epoch_slot_no: 4106 block_no: 2875376 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1757 time: 2019-07-21 20:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7364a9e474ab6279ebf27ba527442c2f7eff5c561d8adb96c99d73dc84eff56cBlock Operator
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