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 2885775 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2887171 epoch_slot_no: 14371 block_no: 2885640 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1529 time: 2019-07-24 05:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc23017862c9e889a5785b34a3b4567c4b249ab8fa87c059bf7b914543df37095Block Operator
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