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 2878010 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2879405 epoch_slot_no: 6605 block_no: 2877875 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2666 time: 2019-07-22 10:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xff1150fa58ef04a561e79806cdfc42ef6d1f0e6774d8f477248b8d2df4437b50Block Operator
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