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 2817148 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2818544 epoch_slot_no: 10544 block_no: 2817016 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1625 time: 2019-07-08 08:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7c63fe1d03182e933656b6e1d702748cb04d9931b7e3568646d2f8d1ca1f5a10Block Operator
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