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 2816433 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2817829 epoch_slot_no: 9829 block_no: 2816301 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1268 time: 2019-07-08 04:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe69715926cf2c4775634f40b1664ffc7574283d18d9c503e8f682d7973899d18Block Operator
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