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 2881274 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2882669 epoch_slot_no: 9869 block_no: 2881139 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2192 time: 2019-07-23 04:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe5e28d6e1df383e9143f16b39df5ff45d839ff4e2c1dec531eb21d7dd6c3043cBlock Operator
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