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 2887549 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2888945 epoch_slot_no: 16145 block_no: 2887414 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1538 time: 2019-07-24 15:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa8373cdea4526b58119c4ae60befc448c9096d4a4710477f119cf0abf34caff4Block Operator
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