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 2886826 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2888222 epoch_slot_no: 15422 block_no: 2886691 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3085 time: 2019-07-24 11:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb45067f1b7e6131949d547fe5e11b2b8c2407dd0a0fe32023ae3d25b3bd7fba6Block Operator
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