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 2881620 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2883015 epoch_slot_no: 10215 block_no: 2881485 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2473 time: 2019-07-23 06:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcbc650d5d07ae8b526fb9a805279fa1bc9c1bdd7d5b5b7295b5509b71d6aa09aBlock Operator
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