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 2880628 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2882023 epoch_slot_no: 9223 block_no: 2880493 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2381 time: 2019-07-23 00:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdc76cace822eb95fff2c2e7f2b75e0f4e4b25e3bdffcf769fc50d63d07ff6377Block Operator
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