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 2817873 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2819269 epoch_slot_no: 11269 block_no: 2817741 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2919 time: 2019-07-08 12:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xce383f5ff8896fdddf3820b3f53ad92ebca77fbdb485c4304a202dc5c60dcc10Block Operator
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