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 2816210 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2817606 epoch_slot_no: 9606 block_no: 2816078 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1350 time: 2019-07-08 03:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9a9465e455f07927de6b5d89fac5d81c21e9acc86f895262316d061b43d16fe1Block Operator
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