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 2816002 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2817398 epoch_slot_no: 9398 block_no: 2815870 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2019-07-08 01:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0faff373d04aabb7db6c0ed8906cc6a4604a9952c46bf1fe5f525f3b3d4bf5e4Block Operator
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