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 2883283 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2884679 epoch_slot_no: 11879 block_no: 2883148 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2636 time: 2019-07-23 15:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9fc954238fe22b41f9a5c2901c5a7394b4d9b08946e4ecfd6095197939e88309Block Operator
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