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 2816216 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2817612 epoch_slot_no: 9612 block_no: 2816084 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1913 time: 2019-07-08 03:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2d8c099d2aa0b9d970013c41568bf55a0d00bbf862107932528996bd698a175aBlock Operator
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