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 2817135 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2818531 epoch_slot_no: 10531 block_no: 2817003 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1260 time: 2019-07-08 08:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x31fb58f0e2e11de88d83b4cacc59faefdd7ba89dcd4bbd01a8bcfb0b2ed4cb7eBlock Operator
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