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 2817822 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2819218 epoch_slot_no: 11218 block_no: 2817690 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1211 time: 2019-07-08 12:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x32eec0522bbe7a896ae38a7569e41393363bc39e3e00d5dfc9bd33b6dc6f51f5Block Operator
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