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 2816261 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2817657 epoch_slot_no: 9657 block_no: 2816129 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2060 time: 2019-07-08 03:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf84f2f733a30df6a4e115dfdac0f5bb3a38d68b313c6b33f74b4c02ab2d4cedfBlock Operator
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