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 2816487 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2817883 epoch_slot_no: 9883 block_no: 2816355 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3670 time: 2019-07-08 04:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xff3bccb0699214ed7fc25540950768e3dd93fc4b84065fe2a1fef9ba16f6727cBlock Operator
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