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 2876605 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2878000 epoch_slot_no: 5200 block_no: 2876470 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3524 time: 2019-07-22 02:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfa40eee298b382f3186759c3042b063e2e5fb84532730c98be6f62aa1d632c5aBlock Operator
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