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 2888743 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2890139 epoch_slot_no: 17339 block_no: 2888608 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1691 time: 2019-07-24 22:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb81b45ea0e9b0c4a25f97d7f4d976d192436dedadf1c397a536ee3804590d349Block Operator
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