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 2815449 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2816845 epoch_slot_no: 8845 block_no: 2815317 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3286 time: 2019-07-07 22:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe51610cfd1672e325a9021f0ac5b8537f9bce4799858768b6e1df6fd8c4f11e0Block Operator
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