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 2816893 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2818289 epoch_slot_no: 10289 block_no: 2816761 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2964 time: 2019-07-08 06:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdf0833e2a53528069cdab50ba4bcfa93b844d6b71831960928c42a18349289deBlock Operator
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