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 2888036 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2889432 epoch_slot_no: 16632 block_no: 2887901 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1845 time: 2019-07-24 18:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xff3d7d4326b2f07e7b5035cc24fcff53b64d6541abe772ef1d1028f11b33e3b5Block Operator
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