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 2876801 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2878196 epoch_slot_no: 5396 block_no: 2876666 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1311 time: 2019-07-22 03:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x71a28d0c9723875471d9a4d1e9060bdb95a3c8abf1819d859163929183b089b2Block Operator
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