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 2817843 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2819239 epoch_slot_no: 11239 block_no: 2817711 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4008 time: 2019-07-08 12:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x153027346a81ee10f83fab8e67da3cb1c7f85c9ba4fe2d98d10d2cbe5d695e45Block Operator
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