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 2817904 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2819300 epoch_slot_no: 11300 block_no: 2817772 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2019-07-08 12:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb692ec1f39514d8ae0369af407e92d739b7e61766b069d4c2c78a1c0e932a587Block Operator
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