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 2879478 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2880873 epoch_slot_no: 8073 block_no: 2879343 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1315 time: 2019-07-22 18:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc73a3f75ab06a9ca8840ba7f1741b81d9eee344bda9c5631b36946e88ab0d8deBlock Operator
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