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 2816599 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2817995 epoch_slot_no: 9995 block_no: 2816467 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2697 time: 2019-07-08 05:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5b2e0cd887caceb112b2b419e2d683bfe40fd6b0f9d8d412bfd432fd4641c76aBlock Operator
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