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 2881408 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2882803 epoch_slot_no: 10003 block_no: 2881273 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1745 time: 2019-07-23 05:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6ed28b8c750a0d9f0374923e4bb8134871ab79686aa55b600f4f8162d835b3c2Block Operator
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