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 2890681 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2892077 epoch_slot_no: 19277 block_no: 2890546 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3924 time: 2019-07-25 08:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x87a9cc3f03476a60f02f27a824fa9d5bd7909a7cfd01f96f2311f115e35891a4Block Operator
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