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 2881380 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2882775 epoch_slot_no: 9975 block_no: 2881245 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2073 time: 2019-07-23 05:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x82f135835d0c4f4496740e9a21101dacbd1fb0bf7d81753c3814c0c11b641abdBlock Operator
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