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 2882133 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2883528 epoch_slot_no: 10728 block_no: 2881998 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1492 time: 2019-07-23 09:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd18353c4191f42def9b5febbdee3b323e06ff59dca686d68ccad58abc6d7505dBlock Operator
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