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 2876471 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2877866 epoch_slot_no: 5066 block_no: 2876336 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3588 time: 2019-07-22 01:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0e014d1873b2635e6ac02e8dba16fdadd4715e643ed1f3111c4c4b66671976d0Block Operator
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