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 2817464 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2818860 epoch_slot_no: 10860 block_no: 2817332 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2254 time: 2019-07-08 10:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcada9b8dda428efb27a36745a25b5beda94e76258302093db1f0a24cff204516Block Operator
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