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 2815280 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2816676 epoch_slot_no: 8676 block_no: 2815148 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1569 time: 2019-07-07 21:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2da2a6e11f1a7b8bde4cbd64bd0a96b4c5949b9db545de3df5f00aec93e38d2bBlock Operator
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