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 2883196 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2884592 epoch_slot_no: 11792 block_no: 2883061 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1453 time: 2019-07-23 15:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe21dcc69950a8d78f8ff166da685cea58b62f8017b9326d3f68dd859b03f8993Block Operator
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