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 2816096 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2817492 epoch_slot_no: 9492 block_no: 2815964 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3045 time: 2019-07-08 02:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf497b9460992b490bbb96255af25b0ea9c5eabe45485ca198d3689f20fe01d10Block Operator
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