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 2880402 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2881797 epoch_slot_no: 8997 block_no: 2880267 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1383 time: 2019-07-22 23:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x009deeedaa79ff3edc05be6d042e56b387bbb770f8dee02f89b3b6e72da471deBlock Operator
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