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 2817675 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2819071 epoch_slot_no: 11071 block_no: 2817543 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1678 time: 2019-07-08 11:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x53dfbb9a1b417a96b939cc0eeff7d43d117ed58ee9a5289c9e9055af3b8fdcbcBlock Operator
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