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 2885744 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2887140 epoch_slot_no: 14340 block_no: 2885609 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2043 time: 2019-07-24 05:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x212cfe24b00f87db0db4e82c6001a9b77a896a7d3de6a3441f33f240040d6774Block Operator
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