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 2883904 Details
Epoch: 133 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2885300 epoch_slot_no: 12500 block_no: 2883769 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 997 time: 2019-07-23 19:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x922e3fc2b9a3617d7111aead91d3e768f63a2b69874338e79b90160d67f513deBlock Operator
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