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 2878790 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2880185 epoch_slot_no: 7385 block_no: 2878655 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1895 time: 2019-07-22 14:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7f51d13936d96352d233d3074544d9f2741eb32dbab9ea6e56a0bfc52cb4afd9Block Operator
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