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 2817772 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2819168 epoch_slot_no: 11168 block_no: 2817640 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1030 time: 2019-07-08 11:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x145243f2705c3dab9580edb7b338511a81b2ca411cdb2a8d146142ddb3bc4dc3Block Operator
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