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 2814953 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2816349 epoch_slot_no: 8349 block_no: 2814821 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1660 time: 2019-07-07 20:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9411446fa87e566952630784bc38d02bc48efc4e3fd2bacd0100360344bde2bcBlock Operator
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