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 2816152 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2817548 epoch_slot_no: 9548 block_no: 2816020 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1744 time: 2019-07-08 02:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x062127f6804750076fa8ef903bd84bacbe69ab71946c92d887aa80a616c339cfBlock Operator
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