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 2882013 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2883408 epoch_slot_no: 10608 block_no: 2881878 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1207 time: 2019-07-23 08:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc9e8df98445620467cdbcdc0a8aea9e2b1e55301e284dbbfbf2db288c9d2822dBlock Operator
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