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 2875558 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2876953 epoch_slot_no: 4153 block_no: 2875423 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1702 time: 2019-07-21 20:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x34fa92eb6f3e7d4e0191e80616db6a43b22aa728fd5ce3159bfcf81c96402b5dBlock Operator
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