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 2881831 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2883226 epoch_slot_no: 10426 block_no: 2881696 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1564 time: 2019-07-23 07:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8a2641cceec7df12f56eba2e6e627471f37f10575f93d4ac0dd7fef36797abcfBlock Operator
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