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 2816847 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2818243 epoch_slot_no: 10243 block_no: 2816715 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1941 time: 2019-07-08 06:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x760bed733bc50dcf17927ea64160d94395a33b86e78b85606dc0572e0b94b3b5Block Operator
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