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 2816995 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2818391 epoch_slot_no: 10391 block_no: 2816863 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1268 time: 2019-07-08 07:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8841f9cea6ad95934429a21eab7dd47ab7016ea07fdbe9bf8e733690b9e73f20Block Operator
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