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 2880812 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2882207 epoch_slot_no: 9407 block_no: 2880677 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2640 time: 2019-07-23 02:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2e5fdcf6f37361dfb3401d41b6ab8e6b31ef2f465021f5910d787219b6ab742bBlock Operator
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