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 2880962 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 2882357 epoch_slot_no: 9557 block_no: 2880827 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 6964 time: 2019-07-23 02:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa974dba56e0ac16e09c3626b3e6fb76bc3302585d028324b6206b85ced3c16f0Block Operator
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