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 2881771 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2883166 epoch_slot_no: 10366 block_no: 2881636 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1030 time: 2019-07-23 07:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7d9f69005c0fa9b9a71aa99f2941455e4b840ec6da73d7ff03e8a33e4e4343f1Block Operator
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