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 2817750 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2819146 epoch_slot_no: 11146 block_no: 2817618 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1703 time: 2019-07-08 11:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbf67c6db553643ed1394405364306f8c66f15e751d6dab0a7f7f5353286e8d8dBlock Operator
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