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 2817019 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2818415 epoch_slot_no: 10415 block_no: 2816887 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1387 time: 2019-07-08 07:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9363c3bdbb656cd15a5d857f41c13f42ee72a33b967e8707053d6aa83ae700c5Block Operator
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