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 2817392 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2818788 epoch_slot_no: 10788 block_no: 2817260 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1030 time: 2019-07-08 09:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc2dfeac4ce7df6d17ad93c81289947f85a209c58d15d551cc991f7879f1eb225Block Operator
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