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 2886877 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2888273 epoch_slot_no: 15473 block_no: 2886742 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1168 time: 2019-07-24 11:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3455948ccce70a72b56d78c7ac4373d1aa9072235c2c63c7f5b35af3e1f7849cBlock Operator
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