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 2817271 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2818667 epoch_slot_no: 10667 block_no: 2817139 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1392 time: 2019-07-08 09:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x35e712f5fa8bc194872be8a82485c8ca07cdf5803fb25d06754cbb1c9d904425Block Operator
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