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 2817961 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2819357 epoch_slot_no: 11357 block_no: 2817829 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4805 time: 2019-07-08 12:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd34abf2789dc410dcbd3e8b301bc22b6138dc0019a57ff2f995983007cdb9485Block Operator
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