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 2876536 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2877931 epoch_slot_no: 5131 block_no: 2876401 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1668 time: 2019-07-22 02:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd9d58a31743231c557485febcf6749793f1abafee88a266da35f487ab0dcc10dBlock Operator
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