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 2881575 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2882970 epoch_slot_no: 10170 block_no: 2881440 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2344 time: 2019-07-23 06:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcee5e31c6164d2dd15e6d47ef514e341b08d1ea4ba8db271aaa056a1068af2c6Block Operator
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