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 2882669 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2884064 epoch_slot_no: 11264 block_no: 2882534 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3344 time: 2019-07-23 12:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2ca419e0c9b02d24494abfbfdfc0584bbae3df84155f8913a7fb0ca8d03fbe9aBlock Operator
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