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 2883121 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2884517 epoch_slot_no: 11717 block_no: 2882986 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3369 time: 2019-07-23 14:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x60b1a748471c67fb9f9370c353789df45cb36bd9e46df38f5c490dc788ca7892Block Operator
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