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 2817601 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2818997 epoch_slot_no: 10997 block_no: 2817469 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 7355 time: 2019-07-08 10:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x61068cf2c895fd8dc5fe354a3dc9680eb4b7e1c859830910bf44b2d17320bb8fBlock Operator
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