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 2817991 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2819387 epoch_slot_no: 11387 block_no: 2817859 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2601 time: 2019-07-08 13:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x044e9c3c17ee74c4d12d76140bddb7a1e5bdacd4c86def6e36602bfd78dc1df2Block Operator
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