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 2878461 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2879856 epoch_slot_no: 7056 block_no: 2878326 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4176 time: 2019-07-22 12:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x85355832ca365e9a8fc3efe367e6de072dbbbbee2b6978d3fba9edbd2f6ac761Block Operator
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