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 2877100 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2878495 epoch_slot_no: 5695 block_no: 2876965 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2425 time: 2019-07-22 05:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc28081910087e02633c218b401ebf0c1e81de4572ff55bbd16a9689c1e8283f8Block Operator
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