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 2891330 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2892726 epoch_slot_no: 19926 block_no: 2891195 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1539 time: 2019-07-25 12:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3332e0b65e2fae2823b4bb82b132e97d448c94330d22944a1d8ebc2e3faa17bfBlock Operator
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