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 2815291 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2816687 epoch_slot_no: 8687 block_no: 2815159 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3012 time: 2019-07-07 22:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4331dc53303cad5298fa454b6c9257442484beb4385fa8e51101260f71d3fa92Block Operator
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