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 2882423 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2883818 epoch_slot_no: 11018 block_no: 2882288 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1745 time: 2019-07-23 10:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4ee14de2b7a302f4657607aca08910c2b11edaf5f06281d3005d3f043e93f910Block Operator
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