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 2875679 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2877074 epoch_slot_no: 4274 block_no: 2875544 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3882 time: 2019-07-21 21:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1919bb3b17f5abc1426f2d9c5e447c22dae691fda3f438b9dfc03e7e9cc81568Block Operator
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