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 2881682 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2883077 epoch_slot_no: 10277 block_no: 2881547 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4449 time: 2019-07-23 06:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5be6e3a9ab1946f5c10538b4e3d42d95cccd8d96afc8714c608e4ca74a1a39ccBlock Operator
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