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 2817749 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2819145 epoch_slot_no: 11145 block_no: 2817617 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1350 time: 2019-07-08 11:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2295fd580594ace302b5f5b79858d57cab3c48bb52b91bc93abe669f53a26e97Block Operator
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