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 2880315 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2881710 epoch_slot_no: 8910 block_no: 2880180 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2019-07-22 23:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x648163dcf204977c63dffb039fe4c0eed2b2a38c41938b3e594593be3554e19fBlock Operator
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