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 2816466 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2817862 epoch_slot_no: 9862 block_no: 2816334 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2019-07-08 04:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbae0b13f3e044fe07b083b0e53d342940d1346dca8e7728a5a72c1c5ebcd5ea3Block Operator
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