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 2887751 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2889147 epoch_slot_no: 16347 block_no: 2887616 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1349 time: 2019-07-24 16:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4b90e1f3370b76d0cc35e9e196ae51025d1e3e5bcc6c87b87ad49037df0159c3Block Operator
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