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 2817315 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2818711 epoch_slot_no: 10711 block_no: 2817183 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1633 time: 2019-07-08 09:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2ac04037d66e76eea4f85592e1894fb648ef7b1d4758cbff7b37e6b7033de5d6Block Operator
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