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 2876826 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2878221 epoch_slot_no: 5421 block_no: 2876691 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 958 time: 2019-07-22 03:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2234309970484b6ed0e9f0dd0cc988a205bb1531eb62d17e6ea4f525035ee026Block Operator
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