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 2814547 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2815943 epoch_slot_no: 7943 block_no: 2814415 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1910 time: 2019-07-07 17:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7ab824d066c7911849080be47afc6723e7f4afab3fc877dd8eec6f142fa6b577Block Operator
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