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 2814347 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2815743 epoch_slot_no: 7743 block_no: 2814215 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1771 time: 2019-07-07 16:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x70634bc9f21b47a11d468e8dd1f9e15f61c445f761d8573a6d21a006bde22310Block Operator
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