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 2880272 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2881667 epoch_slot_no: 8867 block_no: 2880137 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2832 time: 2019-07-22 23:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7ea58dc9e4635c3a0c035eeb456cc3619817f8e53c21b342c0c382658febb595Block Operator
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