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 2882806 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2884202 epoch_slot_no: 11402 block_no: 2882671 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1207 time: 2019-07-23 13:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7d6c02b0cb00174b10ac82a7ce65274f5b316d31f47050257aa7db17ae0ff435Block Operator
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