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 2817645 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2819041 epoch_slot_no: 11041 block_no: 2817513 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2516 time: 2019-07-08 11:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf04fff9c149a4feda8bc69ae55689a33918d3b4776b8f9977f8d18621b72dd9fBlock Operator
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