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 2885182 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2886578 epoch_slot_no: 13778 block_no: 2885047 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2349 time: 2019-07-24 02:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdffa25c0f1f0733d6b5d447a1f6ff978c24cca39bd61b866941de5b2f5c09969Block Operator
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