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 2878712 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2880107 epoch_slot_no: 7307 block_no: 2878577 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1320 time: 2019-07-22 14:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8a48fd500cfa95e292b1be5a5aa08d9174af79c3e2a49b0db3b238ae1cd04570Block Operator
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