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 2817061 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2818457 epoch_slot_no: 10457 block_no: 2816929 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 7170 time: 2019-07-08 07:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x767d8635aca6a1d8dc2194dc77f9bb9b1b21291f5c2cf4a8a41ac29f9dad3c86Block Operator
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