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 2878122 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2879517 epoch_slot_no: 6717 block_no: 2877987 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2019-07-22 11:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfd9a5c21d1b71cf77abc7c9343bbcb7c7e1a56f8a18d8a1c7e6d7c13f1589050Block Operator
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