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 2887591 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2888987 epoch_slot_no: 16187 block_no: 2887456 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2075 time: 2019-07-24 15:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd13119684c8415eed8d8283c6d5a995b82ebe8fe898d03693282cd6e0f6b95ccBlock Operator
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