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 2881876 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2883271 epoch_slot_no: 10471 block_no: 2881741 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2742 time: 2019-07-23 07:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xafb75f3c62771c40278f0c6c60eaab1bfbfd9a5057c28d00053ad397e6c69c1eBlock Operator
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