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 2817133 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2818529 epoch_slot_no: 10529 block_no: 2817001 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1383 time: 2019-07-08 08:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb19ea9f7ffc299fd670492a3ddf3a5724fb0f99adc10b8e4b4abfb1fd4aedb03Block Operator
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