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 2883103 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2884499 epoch_slot_no: 11699 block_no: 2882968 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1203 time: 2019-07-23 14:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe162e9999a3fdb328a208d36a1d06d38299ab99e18d7f30a3dd46debe036712cBlock Operator
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