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 2886402 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2887798 epoch_slot_no: 14998 block_no: 2886267 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 958 time: 2019-07-24 09:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcccf5e891a4132f6ca91a7e9444b84d97a30d0b3c7a235d979683f83296cf5e8Block Operator
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