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 2877902 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2879297 epoch_slot_no: 6497 block_no: 2877767 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 6239 time: 2019-07-22 09:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4039657f017d8f87cbfb3676883f85e1b7a013c1764ae7ce64281b3cabb11652Block Operator
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