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 2816351 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2817747 epoch_slot_no: 9747 block_no: 2816219 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1383 time: 2019-07-08 03:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x33f9bfb1316f38310f7e6518642da6248a2e9a35caa02cd17f169577f2f23f54Block Operator
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