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 2882919 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2884315 epoch_slot_no: 11515 block_no: 2882784 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1811 time: 2019-07-23 13:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd6fa25a5ccc6e44f50f35d1811f7a89bd7cb2bad60028b33a94248a88cc88c33Block Operator
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