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 2880326 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2881721 epoch_slot_no: 8921 block_no: 2880191 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2537 time: 2019-07-22 23:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb86e76a57a37e6827349560fd9432ff62d9eed641a2bc6da2a7e27b63bda6599Block Operator
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