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 2884790 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2886186 epoch_slot_no: 13386 block_no: 2884655 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2019-07-24 00:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8fe87f6fdf615993e0f9d734c4f79edfe27a33a3c0ea0002f6b62cfd9973949fBlock Operator
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