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 2817323 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2818719 epoch_slot_no: 10719 block_no: 2817191 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1535 time: 2019-07-08 09:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7ef053f50ef2b5b2e8213591359e89ba06a5d569d06dbef1fb97796e0d8b8a12Block Operator
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