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 2885028 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2886424 epoch_slot_no: 13624 block_no: 2884893 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2161 time: 2019-07-24 01:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb7467bc81c9844916d08eceb5e551e2e2bc438037d61e27f762700a88a3115a1Block Operator
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