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 2885443 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2886839 epoch_slot_no: 14039 block_no: 2885308 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 7474 time: 2019-07-24 03:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc2d046163fea6c482fd8e0f53ecc54edf5eac00f3ef6902607ffd008221f29f4Block Operator
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