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 2816192 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2817588 epoch_slot_no: 9588 block_no: 2816060 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1746 time: 2019-07-08 03:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xed5386357548cabf7c41b79cc9c0d36cb4d69ef2a5e2f8a0d2f756072a026f1bBlock Operator
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