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 2817377 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2818773 epoch_slot_no: 10773 block_no: 2817245 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 993 time: 2019-07-08 09:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x008b2930cdcbf41f0221a089a576bffacfa0b3f2d1db13a4604ab523ef2f29d0Block Operator
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