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 2878717 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2880112 epoch_slot_no: 7312 block_no: 2878582 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1890 time: 2019-07-22 14:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaed55ee4346e4219f198b9e5d221a861c27c5f21e8fe4c8e9661489ff7367438Block Operator
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