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 2881638 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2883033 epoch_slot_no: 10233 block_no: 2881503 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1930 time: 2019-07-23 06:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6a4112e9fe77f7cb7d218d7000cb4b07e839b09f72f3c7560d5cbe4323982371Block Operator
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