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 2878796 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2880191 epoch_slot_no: 7391 block_no: 2878661 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1706 time: 2019-07-22 14:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6fd7db95d37118a677fe06443cd573163e4a5c4e1eb7b62f60b04cd55ff429fdBlock Operator
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