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 2883163 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2884559 epoch_slot_no: 11759 block_no: 2883028 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1207 time: 2019-07-23 15:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x71eb2a6545cbaf68d7bb11e32446ea4c7d25ad0e62af6b6c76155eb73b56d95fBlock Operator
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