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 2817421 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2818817 epoch_slot_no: 10817 block_no: 2817289 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 7899 time: 2019-07-08 09:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbf8abf43d45a1612143f06c0999ce6238d60883d855ca312ed468d9dacfde582Block Operator
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