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 2817476 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2818872 epoch_slot_no: 10872 block_no: 2817344 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 997 time: 2019-07-08 10:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1dff53bc8f93a7ec8351e2ab7ae85acc8160b367e38315fdd0b0a006082d6d01Block Operator
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