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 2880083 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2881478 epoch_slot_no: 8678 block_no: 2879948 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1174 time: 2019-07-22 21:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1a7473d56135c3185f926ab1de591baa7f78871f6dedcc1782413cf142a1d441Block Operator
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