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 2887726 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2889122 epoch_slot_no: 16322 block_no: 2887591 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2019-07-24 16:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x34c55fae886e4a2501a57652d4e36a027013edaf9e66b5d59e20961b2a9d4f98Block Operator
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