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 2881680 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2883075 epoch_slot_no: 10275 block_no: 2881545 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2438 time: 2019-07-23 06:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9083ab0df4745774490714694df20d43e613f25dc229670e0e668baef1acb443Block Operator
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