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 2879522 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2880917 epoch_slot_no: 8117 block_no: 2879387 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3507 time: 2019-07-22 18:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x209ee913e7624b1b9688ee19a77deb8b43c8bd1ee00506f9b941fdec19fd9723Block Operator
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