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 2816677 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2818073 epoch_slot_no: 10073 block_no: 2816545 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1211 time: 2019-07-08 05:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6445200f13793726bd60eaf7e88a2b77d74b963bb5801ed049711070c985b154Block Operator
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