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 2891548 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2892944 epoch_slot_no: 20144 block_no: 2891413 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 8990 time: 2019-07-25 13:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0b3927213a91b9a6dc96cb95a4cf844695f553e423d0e4e30a22bca964fd5cc2Block Operator
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