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 2881183 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2882578 epoch_slot_no: 9778 block_no: 2881048 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1387 time: 2019-07-23 04:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1bbcab125810b528e839586f27a5a1aa97d055d9cb3bc19a9781b9920a7a6eedBlock Operator
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