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 2876204 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2877599 epoch_slot_no: 4799 block_no: 2876069 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1172 time: 2019-07-22 00:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x27f39f9c30d9a6a408105b4c604ab98ff6400af1ea6d3f0a376ff2d713e0566dBlock Operator
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