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 2887621 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2889017 epoch_slot_no: 16217 block_no: 2887486 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 8945 time: 2019-07-24 15:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe514474778f5fd8d5269c4ec2829092ac0e09cbf8910588389a6a43762f1e35dBlock Operator
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