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 2878584 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2879979 epoch_slot_no: 7179 block_no: 2878449 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2019-07-22 13:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc690ebfe0e73b6b327fc9bc5f362e3f3c7dd338a48ec51baa52916fd1481c20dBlock Operator
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