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 2881378 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2882773 epoch_slot_no: 9973 block_no: 2881243 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1708 time: 2019-07-23 05:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4aef551374edcef06e74ac4d6dfc66720e91599a851757c8a7aee8b7a5f3d8e0Block Operator
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