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 2877198 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2878593 epoch_slot_no: 5793 block_no: 2877063 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1315 time: 2019-07-22 05:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa0182f25783f10f0ae86442cbc2d89fb71358232962b226d4ba9352e68681104Block Operator
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