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 2875979 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2877374 epoch_slot_no: 4574 block_no: 2875844 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1447 time: 2019-07-21 23:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8919f8c976165953daaee68ade2ac2a7c2286c86f84a815146d7c875bee77c3fBlock Operator
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