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 2817440 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2818836 epoch_slot_no: 10836 block_no: 2817308 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1387 time: 2019-07-08 09:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb6b7d6b01eca15ec21fcc7f54b29cc30e0d8e2b504a72a19451fc8868317db10Block Operator
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