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 2882941 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2884337 epoch_slot_no: 11537 block_no: 2882806 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 7337 time: 2019-07-23 13:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7c5fc9a21345ca6e750acc5f55f5ad6b24c9540ccbe38eb726f5d6ad09d37ab4Block Operator
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