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 2816158 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2817554 epoch_slot_no: 9554 block_no: 2816026 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1982 time: 2019-07-08 02:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3ec958257de914387a8cc0e2292891375ff1e5686c36aa9036ed16b624df78aaBlock Operator
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