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 2885491 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2886887 epoch_slot_no: 14087 block_no: 2885356 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2067 time: 2019-07-24 04:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x91790c048beccaae548ecd3980f43e9145dd5a78186af4721b48254559179364Block Operator
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