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 2817858 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2819254 epoch_slot_no: 11254 block_no: 2817726 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2935 time: 2019-07-08 12:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x04dc1bdc2d063dbb49b935bef557d6531282e3eaf9307de8bfcdef52afca4e84Block Operator
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