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 2885104 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2886500 epoch_slot_no: 13700 block_no: 2884969 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1311 time: 2019-07-24 01:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x619fb04d83c50e29b078ee0db5d11ca66f2bc06ad85f8ce8f24465ca7e56653fBlock Operator
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