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 2885631 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2887027 epoch_slot_no: 14227 block_no: 2885496 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1307 time: 2019-07-24 04:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4af9a8f026a4181905c9d891e0d857c8b227e67297b8166b4a6ca42ba3b77192Block Operator
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