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 2815801 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2817197 epoch_slot_no: 9197 block_no: 2815669 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 6914 time: 2019-07-08 00:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5a8c369ac8d7b4849a365c1bd47cb6c649f919caea5e0a0c218d570af69447a4Block Operator
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