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 2816441 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2817837 epoch_slot_no: 9837 block_no: 2816309 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3349 time: 2019-07-08 04:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5ca5b3bc9a1adbe6c8f95f4c05b83988f00bfb4a61325ba489ecbddd759a2a3cBlock Operator
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