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 2883117 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2884513 epoch_slot_no: 11713 block_no: 2882982 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1876 time: 2019-07-23 14:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x24be59f17fabbf02d64859a79f8a9fe90c040c739a0421f41ec61574878c8b0cBlock Operator
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