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 2815441 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2816837 epoch_slot_no: 8837 block_no: 2815309 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5008 time: 2019-07-07 22:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2dc02b9ab9606f0925f06fecb2467361ead2d0877f7ece3b9d11f5e019c4ec44Block Operator
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