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 2881229 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2882624 epoch_slot_no: 9824 block_no: 2881094 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3474 time: 2019-07-23 04:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd8c79c52ce69856ec175bd8ab722b9cce19d87e0e45e14dc98609cf5a4cf8bf0Block Operator
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