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 2881502 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2882897 epoch_slot_no: 10097 block_no: 2881367 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3896 time: 2019-07-23 05:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe96a3309ea23870db7cb9243cd5e6b0beed8539914678d8f878cc527dd85793eBlock Operator
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