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 2878493 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2879888 epoch_slot_no: 7088 block_no: 2878358 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2019-07-22 13:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x916dfc1abf51c407880f1bc77c30a68f6c481782cc4e05d83f545a207888e0abBlock Operator
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