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 2816060 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2817456 epoch_slot_no: 9456 block_no: 2815928 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3010 time: 2019-07-08 02:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5e453055cfb814a84b65389023e3dbb441c3f9dc147470eb7ef7e68bdf2c3409Block Operator
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