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 2817306 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2818702 epoch_slot_no: 10702 block_no: 2817174 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1268 time: 2019-07-08 09:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4b11d2722790f97a5a57ee28a61cf96f4fa4e9de4084a6cee4f3799c905b63e4Block Operator
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