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 2887762 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2889158 epoch_slot_no: 16358 block_no: 2887627 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1172 time: 2019-07-24 16:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x376d1890fc08899922c179bc4cc44d3aca584ee93524a037099172c53d1fa0e3Block Operator
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