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 2817735 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2819131 epoch_slot_no: 11131 block_no: 2817603 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1268 time: 2019-07-08 11:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd30a044151efb01e97a9cbf34f45fd46c28180b3d3488d822faceba21dea6d7cBlock Operator
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