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 2875799 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2877194 epoch_slot_no: 4394 block_no: 2875664 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1278 time: 2019-07-21 22:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9c0aefa985e591777a1d823ea61da63c419a577ce5ce2a31d9c5062c2b2adb9fBlock Operator
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