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 2885209 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2886605 epoch_slot_no: 13805 block_no: 2885074 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3729 time: 2019-07-24 02:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1846c53e5a815623bd86fb93c703fa9439230cc9c0421bf22614a265f6c2393aBlock Operator
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