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 2876550 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2877945 epoch_slot_no: 5145 block_no: 2876415 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1348 time: 2019-07-22 02:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8cd2d8da9e082e8a5fe91655d84f79011329faee47077eb6bec958d5e69543aeBlock Operator
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